Surviving LA: From a Costly Gas Mistake to Reclaiming My Side Hustle 10 years later.

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The Morning Disaster: A "Premium" Lesson

My day started with a classic Los Angeles nightmare. I stopped at the gas station, half-asleep and distracted, and pressed the pump button without looking. To my horror, I realized I had selected Premium gas—the most expensive option! 💸 My wallet took a hit before the sun was even fully up. "What a terrible start to the day," I thought. But in this city, you can either cry about the gas prices or use that frustration as fuel for your business.

A Blast from the Past: Selling Online After 10 Years

To make up for the gas money, I decided to jump back into the world of online reselling. I opened a peer-to-peer marketplace app I hadn't touched in over a decade. Wow, has the world changed! From the interface to the user behavior, everything feels different now. Just like my journey with Google AdSense, it’s a reminder of how fast technology evolves. It’s a bit overwhelming, but it’s fascinating to feel the "current of the world" shifting in real-time.

The Truth About My "Self-Catering" Lunch

Time for a quick break. I’m back home making lunch—Tofu and Napa Cabbage again. People often say cooking at home is "therapeutic," but let’s be real: I absolutely hate cooking! 🍳 The only reason I’m in this kitchen is to save every penny so I can reinvest it into my business. My ultimate goal? To earn enough through AdSense and my side hustles so that I never have to cook a single meal again. I want a life where my time is spent creating, not chopping vegetables.

Everything for the AdSense Dream

After lunch, it’s straight back to the grind. Video editing for YouTube, researching keywords, and tweaking my blog. Every hour of my day is dedicated to building a sustainable AdSense income. It’s a long road, and some days (like today) are tougher than others, but the vision of financial freedom is what keeps me going.


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