Side Hustle School Ep. 3276 - Q&A: “Can I I force myself to ship something every two weeks?”
Dec 20, 2025
A listener grapples with endless learning but struggles to launch their side hustle. To break the cycle, Chris recommends a 30% learning and 70% doing approach. Setting a bi-weekly launch checkpoint can ensure visible progress. He emphasizes turning notes into actionable tasks and suggests pausing new learning until goals are met. Chris's tips empower listeners to shift focus from theory to practice, proving that taking action is the key to success.
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Set A 30/70 Learning-To-Doing Split
- Reserve a fixed portion of time for learning and the rest for implementation each week. Follow a 30% learning / 70% doing rule to force progress and avoid endless research.
Turning An Annual Review Trip Into Income
- Chris used his annual offline week to realize his home could earn money while he was away. He decided to host the place on Airbnb during his review retreat.
Turn Notes Into Concrete Tasks
- Convert notes from courses into concrete tasks you can complete. Use action steps like "pick domain name" or "write landing page headline" to move from study to shipping.