🪴 The Mini Project Method — Learn Without Pressure or Perfection

Not ready to commit to a full side hustle? You don’t need to.

Hey there fellow side hustler!

Most people never start a side hustle because they imagine the whole thing at once:
The website.
The branding.
The audience.
The perfect offer.

It’s overwhelming.
And overwhelming things don’t get started.

The truth is this:
You don’t have to build a full side hustle to explore an idea. You just need one tiny test.

That’s the heart of the Mini Project Method—a simple, playful way to learn about an idea without pressure or perfection.

Let’s break it down.

🧭 Step 1: Pick One Idea You’re Curious About

Not the “smartest” idea.
Not the one that’s most impressive.
Just the one you feel a pull toward.

This is exploration, not commitment.

If you want to test more than one later, you can.
But for now, choose one spark.

🧭 Step 2: Create a Tiny, Low-Stakes Version

A mini project should be so small you can finish it in one hour or one afternoon.

Examples:

• Interested in digital products? Make one simple template.

• Curious about coaching? Offer one 15-minute free conversation to a friend.

• Want to test writing? Draft one short article or post.

• Considering pet care? Walk one neighbor’s dog for free or low cost.

• Thinking about crafting? Create one piece just to see how it feels.

Small is the point.
Small gets done.
Small teaches you something.

🧭 Step 3: Notice How It Felt

After your mini project, ask yourself:

• Did I enjoy this?

• Was any part surprisingly fun or energizing?

• Did anything feel heavy or draining?

• Did it spark ideas for a next step?

You’re not evaluating success.
You’re evaluating fit.

That’s the difference between testing and launching.

💬 A Mindset Reframe

You don’t need a business plan to start exploring.
You don’t need branding.
You don’t need a niche.
You don’t need to be “ready.”

You just need a tiny experiment that teaches you something about yourself and the idea.

This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about information.
And information gives you clarity.

✅ Your Tiny Action Step

Pick one idea you’re curious about and design a mini project you can complete this week.
Make it simple.
Make it small.
Make it quick.

Then pay attention to how it feels.
That’s your next clue.

💫 See What’s Possible!

The Mini Project Method gives you permission to be curious, playful, and imperfect. Every small test helps you understand what’s worth exploring next—without pressure, without expectation, and without overthinking.

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