Need Extra Money: You've Got To Hustle For Your Dreams

My favorite line in the great chick flick, Pretty Woman, is uttered by a happy homeless man at the end of the movie.

"Welcome to Hollywood! What's your dream? Everybody comes here; this is Hollywood, land of dreams. Some dreams come true, some don't; but keep on dreamin' - this is Hollywood. Always time to dream, so keep on dreamin'."

IMDB Pretty Woman Quotes

The dream is crucial.  As a guy who lived on the poor side of town once told me, "Every body has to have a hustle."  The hustle isn't necessarily illegal, it's just something people do on the side to pick up a few extra bucks.  For example. Some folks were into shoes and would buy and sell them. 

Now, with the advent of the internet, it's become easier for everyone to hustle up a few extra bucks through ebay, etsy, craigslist, writing sites, or affiliate programs.  Sometimes a hustle will turn into a full-fledged business or a viral hit that brings in big bucks.  

It doesn't take a lot of money to get started.  In fact, Chris Guillebeau has shown us the way in his book:  The $100 Startup:  Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future. So keep on dreaming and keep on trying to make your dreams come true!

Earning Extra Money - Leverage Your Hobbies

In a world where layoffs are common, it's important to bring extra money into your household whenever you can.  Of course, it's hard to commit to an extra job when you've already got one.  One thing that can make it easier is to earn extra money in ways that are related to your hobbies.  It's an old adage:  If you can do work related to your greatest passions, it will hardly seem like work at all.  Here are some ways to make extra money from your favorite pastimes:

How to Make Extra Money from Hobbies

Of course, my main source of extra money right now is earned through writing.