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Making Money: The Art of the Side Hustle.

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By Afikile Yolwa Published 2 days ago 3 min read
Hustling for success

Once upon a time, in the mystical land of Alveria, there lived a young woman named Elara. Elara was known far and wide for her incredible talent in the art of the side hustle. She had a knack for turning any situation into an opportunity to make money, and she was always on the lookout for new ventures to explore.

Elara lived in a small village nestled in the shadow of the great Crystal Mountains. The village was known for its vibrant marketplace, where merchants from all corners of Alveria would come to sell their wares. Elara had grown up watching her parents run a successful bakery in the village, and she had learned from a young age the importance of hard work and determination.

One day, as Elara was walking through the marketplace, she came across a mysterious stranger selling potions and elixirs. Intrigued by the stranger's wares, Elara struck up a conversation and soon discovered that the potions had magical properties that could help people with all sorts of ailments.

Eager to learn more, Elara asked the stranger if she could help him sell his potions. The stranger, impressed by her enthusiasm and quick thinking, agreed to take her on as his apprentice. Elara quickly learned the art of potion-making and began selling the potions in the marketplace.

Before long, word spread of Elara's talent for creating magical potions, and people from all over Alveria came to buy her wares. Elara's potions were so popular that she soon found herself with more customers than she could handle on her own. Determined to keep up with the demand, Elara enlisted the help of her friends and family to assist her in making and selling the potions.

As Elara's business grew, so did her reputation as the most successful potion-maker in all of Alveria. She began to experiment with new ingredients and formulas, creating potions that could heal wounds, grant wishes, and even allow people to see into the future. Elara's potions were in such high demand that she soon found herself with a waiting list of customers eager to purchase her creations.

Despite her success, Elara remained humble and grateful for the opportunities that came her way. She continued to work tirelessly to perfect her craft and expand her business, always looking for new ways to innovate and improve.

One day, a wealthy nobleman from a distant kingdom came to visit Elara's village. He had heard tales of her incredible potions and wanted to see for himself if they lived up to the hype. Impressed by what he saw, the nobleman offered to buy Elara's entire stock of potions and take them back to his kingdom to sell to his people.

Elara was overjoyed by the nobleman's offer and quickly accepted. With the proceeds from the sale, she was able to expand her business even further, opening a new shop in the bustling city of Elysium and hiring even more employees to help her meet the growing demand for her potions.

As Elara's business continued to thrive, she never forgot the lessons she had learned along the way. She knew that success was not just about making money, but about staying true to herself and using her talents to help others.

And so, Elara continued to hone her craft, creating potions that brought joy and healing to all who sought her out. She became known as the Potion Master of Alveria, a wise and compassionate soul who used her skills to make the world a better place.

And though she had all the riches in the world, Elara knew that the true art of the side hustle was not about the money, but about the passion and creativity that went into every potion she created. And that, to her, was the greatest reward of all.

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Afikile Yolwa

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  • Oluwatosin Tadea day ago

    Hmm... Nice piece. The problem today is that when people start to make money from their businesses, they become greedy, focus on the money, bury the quality of whatever products they're selling. But at the end, they lose it all. But it looks like people no longer learn from other people's mistakes as we still see people falling into the same ditch.

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