How to Become a Successful Blogger During Your Full-Time Gig

Hustle real hard.

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Thomas Anderson led a double life in The Matrix. By day, he was a pedestrian computer programmer. In his free time, he was an experienced hacker who went by the handle Neo, who searching for the true meaning of "the Matrix." He would eventually learn that Neo was his true identity, and that he was more than just another human plugged into the Matrix—he was The One.

You might be be leading a double life, too. If you work a nine-to-five job, but dabble in a side hustle like blogging or freelance writing during your spare time, these ventures could be a better representation of who you are than your actual job.

The average work day is about eight hours, and it's amazing how much you can accomplish in that window of time. To every writer out there tired of waiting until the work day is over to thrive, know that you don't have to. Turning your work time into spare time to hustle is both grueling and risky, but it's possible, and the payoff is beyond rewarding.

These tips for blogging during your full-time job will help you realize your entrepreneurial dreams and stack money while making your gig more tolerable. Everyone browses the web while at work; you can browse with a purpose.

Written by Julian Kimble (@JRK316)

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Where There's a Jump Drive, There's a Way

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Practice Your Juggling Skills

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Know Which Websites You Can and Can't Visit

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Know Which Co-Workers Are Backstabbing Bastards

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Turn Lunch Time Into Hustle Time

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Sleep Rarely, Work Often

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Privacy Filters Are Your Friend

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