Hunch To Hustle

🚀YOLO over 9-to-5, am I right?😎 Follow for the ultimate side hustle glow-up! Let's chase that bread & #FinancialFreedom together!💰🍞#LetsGetIt

[Hunch To Hustle @HunchToHustle]

@levelsio Been saying this since 2010!

[Codie Sanchez @Codie_Sanchez]

*My new side hustle announced.

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Remember, your side hustle isn't just a 'side' dish; it's the secret sauce to your financial freedom. So, season it well with passion, sprinkle some innovation, and serve it hot with hustle!

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@jack In tech, open source is the free buffet, everything else? You're dining with a strict dress code.

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@garyvee Ducktails!

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@fekdaoui LFG! Get it! 🚀

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@Codie_Sanchez genius!

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@swd2 😂

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From $0.50 thrift store jeans to a multimillion-dollar brand loved by Taylor Swift—25-year-old entrepreneur proves that a little creativity and hustle can go a long way! 👖💥

https://t.co/Cfd0snlxYS

#Entrepreneurship #FashionBusiness #Inspiration #TaylorSwift

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Part 3: The True Cost of 'Free'

The Hidden Price Tag: Why 'Free' Might Be Costing You More Than You Think (3/3)

Ever noticed how that "free" shipping kicks in at $100? Or how you'll buy an extra shirt you don't need just to hit that threshold? That's not an accident.

The dark truth: Retailers have been caught marking up the first item in BOGO deals just to make the second one "free." One pillow company doubled their prices. An eyewear chain inflated costs by 40%. A clothing store jacked up suit prices by hundreds.

But here's the real cost: We buy things we don't need because they're "free."

It's called diminishing marginal utility:
- First slice of pizza = heaven
- Second slice = pretty good
- Second whole pizza = why did I do this to myself?

That "free" second item often ends up in the trash. Or the back of your closet. Or expired in your fridge.

Remember: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. The most expensive things in life are often the ones marked "free."

🧵 End thread

PS: Next time you see a BOGO deal, ask yourself: Do I need two? What's the real price? Am I being seduced by that four-letter F-word?

[Hunch To Hustle @HunchToHustle]

Part 1: The Seduction of 'Free'

The word "free" is perhaps the most powerful spell in modern commerce. It can transform rational humans into primal creatures, willing to wait hours in line to save pocket change or wrestle strangers for a mediocre t-shirt shot from a cannon.

But what makes this four-letter word so irresistible? Let me tell you about an fascinating experiment...

A researcher offered people two choices: a luxury chocolate truffle for 15¢ or a basic chocolate kiss for 1¢. Most chose the fancy truffle. But when he made the kiss free? Everything changed. The majority suddenly wanted the inferior chocolate.

This isn't just about saving a penny. When something becomes free, our brains short-circuit. We stop calculating value. We stop thinking rationally. That mediocre chocolate suddenly tastes like it was crafted by angels.

This psychological glitch has a name: the zero price effect. And retailers? They've been exploiting it for over a century.

🧵 Continue to Part 2...

[Hunch To Hustle @HunchToHustle]

Part 2: The BOGO Illusion

The BOGO Trap: How "Buy One, Get One Free" Became Retail's Greatest Magic Trick (2/3)

Picture this: It's 1908. A small Kansas newspaper runs what might be the first "Buy One, Get One Free" ad in history. The target? Women's wool dresses. The trick? Mark up the first dress to cover both.

Fast forward to today. BOGO deals are everywhere, making up 80% of all "free" promotions. We love them so much that 93% of us have used one. They feel like a gift from the retail gods.

But here's the truth: BOGOs are often just 50% off sales in disguise. And sometimes, they're not even that.

Let's peek behind the curtain:
- Retailer has jeans that cost them $20
- "Suggested retail" is $100 (spoiler: no one pays this)
- BOGO "deal" = two pairs for $100
- Reality check: You're paying $50 per pair

The kicker? These deals often push low-demand, near-expiration, or poor-quality items. It's not generosity - it's inventory management in a party hat.

🧵 Continue to Part 3...

[Kori Wilson @mskoriwilson]

If you're not willing to pay the price of discipline, you'll pay the price of regret.

[Hunch To Hustle @HunchToHustle]

@florinpop17 @levelsio @lexfridman He hits on it around minute 19:55

[Hunch To Hustle @HunchToHustle]

@florinpop17 Most feel the same way. I think @levelsio did a good job describing the issue of loneliness on @lexfridman podcast.
https://t.co/C2Uz1TqZNR

[Lex Fridman @lexfridman]

Here's my conversation with Pieter Levels (@levelsio), self-taught developer and entrepreneur who designed, programmed, shipped, and ran over 40 startups, many of which are hugely successful. In most cases, he did it all by himself, while living the digital nomad life in over 40 countries and over 150 cities. This was a fun and inspiring conversation!

It's here on X in full, and is up on YouTube, Spotify, and everywhere else. Links in comment.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:03 - Startup philosophy
9:34 - Low points
13:03 - 12 startups in 12 months
19:55 - Traveling and depression
32:34 - Indie hacking
36:37 - Photo AI
1:12:53 - How to learn AI
1:21:30 - Robots
1:29:47 - Hoodmaps
1:53:52 - Learning new programming languages
2:03:24 - Monetize your website
2:09:59 - Fighting SPAM
2:13:33 - Automation
2:24:58 - When to sell startup
2:27:52 - Coding solo
2:33:54 - Ship fast
2:42:38 - Best IDE for programming
2:52:09 - Andrej Karpathy
3:01:34 - Productivity
3:15:21 - Minimalism
3:24:07 - Emails
3:31:20 - Coffee
3:39:05 - E/acc
3:41:21 - Advice for young people

[Tim Denning @Tim_Denning]

I don't trust people who have never failed.

[Hunch To Hustle @HunchToHustle]

7/7 So next time you face a challenge, resist the urge to jump to solutions. Instead, pause and ask yourself: "Am I asking the right question?" Your future self will thank you for the clarity and direction it provides.

[Hunch To Hustle @HunchToHustle]

1/7 Spend more time fashioning the right question.

This simple idea can revolutionize how we approach problems, make decisions, and learn. Let's dive in. 🧵

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6/7 Remember: The goal isn't to find the perfect question, but to iterate and refine. Each improved question brings you closer to meaningful insights and effective solutions.