How to Make a Living – Because Passion Won’t Pay Rent

If ‘How to Live’ is the art, ‘How to Make a Living’ is the business plan. Because no matter how much we meditate, we still need WiFi and food.

3/4/20251 min read

Step 1: Mastering Career & Business – Play the Game, but on Your Own Terms

Jobs. Side hustles. Business empires. It’s all about figuring out where your skills meet money.

If you hate mornings, don’t sign up for a 9-5 life.
If you hate rules, start something of your own.
Learn skills that people will pay you for.

Step 2: Financial Literacy – Understanding Money Before It Ghosts You

Nobody taught us about taxes, but we all know Pythagoras’ theorem.

Save before you spend. Future-you will send a thank-you note.
Invest, even if it’s just in yourself.
Avoid financial scams. If it sounds too good to be true, it’s probably illegal.

Step 3: Productivity & Work-Life Balance – Avoiding Burnout Like a Pro

The hustle culture says work 24/7, but burnout isn’t a flex. Balance is.

Learn to prioritize tasks (aka, stop scrolling social media at work).
Breaks aren’t laziness—they’re maintenance.
Automation is your best friend. Work smart, not endlessly.

Step 4: Networking & Career Growth – Because Success is a Group Project

The secret to career growth? Talk to people.

Find mentors. They’ve already made the mistakes you can avoid.
Build relationships, not just contacts.
Your reputation is your real resume. Keep it clean.

Final Step: Making a Living While Still Having a Life