By the end of the year, I was tired. Some hustles worked, some flopped, and honestly, I wanted to quit. My garage still had unsold junk. My laptop still had unanswered client emails. But looking back, the biggest shift wasn’t a single “win.” It was finally understanding that making money is a long game. You can’t treat it like a lottery ticket. You test, fail, adjust, and keep going. I didn’t get rich last year. What I did get was a system: automatic investing, one reliable side hustle, and a better filter for what’s worth my time. That foundation? It’s already paying off this year. #finance #mindset #sidehustle #makemoney