I have a confession to make. I’m a sucker for a pretty prose paragraph or a fresh new blog post. I love it when an idea or concept is so well expressed in words that my eyes simply can’t help but wander to the conclusion. It doesn’t matter whether I’m reading on a tiny phone screen or a large desktop display. Sometimes, the written word can be more effective than any visual in expressing complex ideas and making abstract concepts more accessible.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I know what you’re thinking. You read my blog post, thinking it was going to be yet another self-help or how-to article, offering advice on earning more money or landing that dream job. But I’m not here to talk about careers. I want to talk about something else entirely.
Why You Need to Master the High-Income Skill of Copywriting
If you’ve been following my work for any length of time, you’ll know that I’m a big advocate of income diversity. Not only does it help protect you from the volatility of the financial markets, but it also promotes healthy and sustainable living. In fact, I believe that money is a reflection of your value as a human being. No one is indispensable – we all have something to contribute. Inequality is suffering.
That being said, the income diversity strategy doesn’t mean you give up your day job. In fact, it can be a part of your job search. After all, money is something that many employers look upon favorably. It makes you an attractive candidate for a career in corporate America. Keep reading to discover why.
1. It Gives You the Leeway to Focus On Your Health
Let’s face facts. Working in a high-stress environment is bad for your health. It not only puts you at risk of serious depression and anxiety, but it can also damage your heart and immune system. As we’ve established, health is wealth. Staying fit and well allows you to contribute more to the world and to enjoy life more. Letting go of a job you don’t enjoy just to make a little more money isn’t a plan that should be on your radar.
2. It Provides You with More Leisure Time
In our connected world, the idea of working more than one job to make ends meet seems highly unlikely. As the saying goes, people who work harder don’t earn more. Everyone needs to eat, and no one needs to work more than they have to in order to provide for themselves and their families. In a time of automation and AI, the human touch can still be utilized in certain industries – such as copywriting and editing. This type of work isn’t going anywhere, so it’s best to enjoy yourself while you can.
3. It Can Lead To Better Career Prospects
The financial markets can be unpredictable. No one is immune to market volatility, which leads some employers to seek candidates with a proven track record. An advantage of having a steady job is that you can plan your career development. You can look beyond your current role and establish key performance indicators for yourself. These roles can then be used as a springboard for further study or to establish new contacts. Having a steady income stream provides you with somewhere to turn when the financial markets turn. It could decide the difference between an enjoyable and a stressful career.
4. It Helps You Establish a Financial Reserve
The last thing anyone needs is to lose their money in the market. You already have enough stress in your life without having to worry about investing. It’s best to avoid this as much as possible and instead focus on accumulating savings. A portion of your income may be set aside for savings and/or investments. However, you should strive to keep the bulk of your earnings and not touch it with your daily spending. This helps prevent unnecessary expenses and builds up your savings account quickly.
Where To From Here?
You’ve probably guessed it by now. I’m a huge advocate of earning multiple streams of income. The idea of working in a high-stress environment just to make a couple of extra bucks doesn’t sit well with me. There are plenty of opportunities out there for those who are looking to make a transition to a better lifestyle – and the money is often enough to get you there.
That being said, there are some industries where the demand exceeds the supply. Take copywriting and editing as an example. There aren’t enough people to fulfill the demand, which is why you need to get ahead of the curve. Don’t expect to get rich quick. You’ll need to put in the work to establish yourself in this field.