# 2041: Don’t Let Addicting Side Hustles Ruin You by Jeff with Making Sense of Cents on Work Life Balance

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Podcast: [Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-433985)
Published: 2026-05-03T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2041: Jeff highlights how the drive to grow a side hustle can quietly turn into an unhealthy obsession, crowding out the parts of life that matter most. By emphasizing balance across physical health, mental well-being, and relationships, he shows that long-term success depends on sustainability, not sacrifice. Listeners will come away with practical ways to stay productive without burning out or losing themselves in the process. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2013/09/dont-let-addicting-side-hustles-ruin-you.html Quotes to ponder: "All the satisfaction derived or money earned from your side hustles won’t be worth it if you let yourself go and develop health issues." "Dedication like that can be a valuable trait when it comes to the long-term success of your side hustle. However, as I’m finding out, if you get too obsessed and lose sight of other priorities, then a side hustle addiction can be detrimental." "If a side hustle is cutting into your family time, then those around you might start resenting you and/or the side hustle." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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