Anyone else feel like there is more pressure to do side projects now more than ever?

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Yes but read JKRowlings take on the pressure to do stuff. Just survive.

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My side project is saving my sanity. And it will also save my career. I’m not happy where I am and know that once this gets out in the world, it will open new doors for me. I process hardships through writing, so this works for me. But you do what you need to do. If that means Netflix or board games only, then do that.

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My side biz selling graphic t’s about to go into M&A mode to snap up these other side projects. Gonna be huge.

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