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How I Make Time For Everything (Even With A Full-Time Job)

How I Balance a Full-Time Job and Side Hustle Without Losing My Sanity

Raja Sekar
5 min readDec 3, 2024
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Ever look at someone balancing a full-time job, a thriving side hustle, and a personal life and wonder, Do they have extra hours in their day that I don’t know about? I used to ask myself the same question before figuring out how to manage it all.

And no, I didn’t find a magical time-bending gadget (though I’d love one). What I found instead were strategies that helped me make the most of my time — and, yes, occasionally survive on caffeine.

A Quick Intro (And a Bit of Bragging)

Hi, I’m Raja. By day, I’m a product manager at a growth-stage startup, and by night, I juggle a few side hustles that bring in thousands of dollars every month.

If you think my life sounds like something out of a superhero movie — well, you’re not wrong. The difference is that instead of fighting crime, I’m writing blogs, curating newsletters, and occasionally speaking into a mic.

My blog has grown to over 60,000 followers, and I consistently make money through ad revenue, sponsorships, and affiliate links. On top of that, I have a podcast and a YouTube channel where I share tech tips, productivity hacks, and insights about…

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Raja Sekar
Raja Sekar

Written by Raja Sekar

Reader, writer, solopreneur, and lifelong learner sharing insights from everything I read, watch, and experience.

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