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The Economy of You

Discover Your Inner Entrepreneur and Recession-Proof Your Life

Kimberly Palmer

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The Economy of You
Motivations for a Side-Gig+
Getting Started+
Time Management+
Building a Network+
Overcoming Failure+
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Question 1 of 7
According to the text, what is a primary reason people take on a second job, aside from overcoming financial struggles?
  • A. To comply with changing corporate employment regulations.
  • B. To gain new skills, opportunities, and personal changes.
  • C. To intentionally trigger a career change within six months.
  • D. To avoid the high taxes associated with primary full-time jobs.
Question 2 of 7
When trying to figure out what kind of side gig to pursue, what is the author's recommended first step?
  • A. Taking out a small business loan to secure initial funding.
  • B. Quitting your full-time job to focus entirely on brainstorming.
  • C. Reflecting on the skills gained in your current job and how they apply elsewhere.
  • D. Hiring a professional career coach to identify your hidden talents.
Question 3 of 7
How does the author suggest finding time for a side gig when you are already working full-time?
  • A. Asking your primary employer for a mandatory reduction in weekly hours.
  • B. Working exclusively on weekends to avoid weekday burnout.
  • C. Multitasking by doing side-gig work secretly while at your primary job.
  • D. Utilizing early mornings, downtime during commutes, and cutting back on TV or social media.
Question 4 of 7
What approach should you take when reaching out to established bloggers or professionals to build your network?
  • A. Demand that they share your products with their audience immediately.
  • B. Focus solely on how their established platform can boost your sales.
  • C. Engage with their content first and consider how your skills could mutually benefit them.
  • D. Avoid contacting them until your business is generating a steady, verifiable profit.
Question 5 of 7
Which of the following is ONE of the three recommended steps for bouncing back from failure in your side gig?
  • A. Put your Plan B into action by brainstorming alternative endeavors.
  • B. Immediately refund all customers to protect your online reputation.
  • C. Vent your frustrations publicly on social media to gain community sympathy.
  • D. Abandon the side project completely and refocus solely on your primary job.
Question 6 of 7
What mindset shift does the author recommend to prevent your second job from becoming a source of stress?
  • A. Treat it as a cutthroat competition where only the strongest survive.
  • B. Set a strict deadline for when the side gig must replace your full-time income.
  • C. Remove the pressure of needing to turn the second job into your ultimate dream career.
  • D. Focus entirely on maximizing profit margins above personal fulfillment.
Question 7 of 7
What actionable advice does the book offer regarding daily work schedules and productivity?
  • A. Work exactly eight hours a day, regardless of how you feel, to build discipline.
  • B. Adjust your schedule to take advantage of your naturally fluctuating energy levels.
  • C. Force yourself to push through afternoon fatigue by working on your hardest tasks then.
  • D. Consume caffeinated beverages strategically to maintain a flat, steady energy level all day.

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The Economy of You Summary & Overview

The Economy Of You (2014) is your guide to establishing and maintaining additional sources of income. From seeking out opportunities and developing networks to finding your audience and facing new challenges, these blinks provide you with the tools you need to do what you love without leaving your full-time job.

Who Should Listen to The Economy of You?

  • Employees interested in entrepreneurship
  • Parents seeking to boost their financial security
  • Individuals curious about changing career paths but not ready to leave their current job

About the Author: Kimberly Palmer

Kimberly Palmer is a blogger for U.S. News & World Report whose expertise in money management has made her a sought-after guest on NBC, CNBC, CNN and other networks. Palmer has written articles for newspapers including The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.

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