It’s a Solo Slinger episode, and this week I’m talking about refiling your bucket, sharpening your axe and/or saw, and basically just improving your mental health and your creative work by finding hobbies and other experiences. We’e in the business of observing, contemplating, and expressing, so we could use some interesting things to observe.

Also in this episode I talk about metal detectors and (oh so briefly and delicately) the current drama of politics. I promise, it’s painless.

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* Beau Miles (main channel): https://www.youtube.com/@BeauMiles

* Beauisms: Finding money on roundabouts:

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JD Barker returns and this time he’s talking money. And since we all like money, I think we’re going to be in good shape. This episode we explore the side hustle, revenue diversity, eggs in baskets, the whole game. Here’s a way to keep oatmeal in the bowl even as the writing is finding its audience.

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* JD’s site: jdbarker.com

* Writer’s Ink Podcast - writersinkpodcast.com

* Bigger Pockets Podcast - https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcasts/real-estate

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It’s a solo-slinger episode! I kind of ramble a bit about a lot of different things, but over all I give you my hot take on why you should focus less on being loyal to your employer and instead pour your time, energy, and effort into building a career you own. I’m a writer, so that’s the focus of most of my time. But whatever business you’re building, this applies.

The point is, your employer is never going to be loyal to you. So you don’t own them any loyalty back. Make your passion your priority, and own your career outright. It’s worth any cost.

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MY NEW NOVEL, “THE FORGOTTEN RUNE,” AVAILABLE NOW!

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Watch “Who is Dan Kotler?” on YouTube:

The Wordslinger Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast

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