{"id":27608,"date":"2024-01-08T01:12:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T00:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=27608"},"modified":"2024-01-09T08:20:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T07:20:20","slug":"using-savings-to-start-an-amazon-side-hustle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2024\/01\/using-savings-to-start-an-amazon-side-hustle\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Savings to Start an Amazon Side Hustle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, many individuals find themselves contemplating whether to continue on their current path or pursue a side hustle that shows potential for success. While the decision to leave behind stability and venture into the unknown can be daunting, it is important to carefully consider the benefits and drawbacks before taking such a leap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One common thread among various definitions of success is the idea of accomplishment. Success often implies reaching a desired outcome or fulfilling one’s aspirations. However, it is important to recognize that success is not solely measured by external achievements but also by internal satisfaction and fulfillment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See how a 17-year-old turned her $2,000 savings into a side hustle that is now bringing her more than $30,000 a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/01\/05\/teen-used-savings-to-start-lucrative-amazon-side-hustle-guinealoft.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cto mock up<\/strong>\u201d mean here,\u00a0 \u201cAfter a year of mocking up<\/strong> prototypes, Lin got distracted by a different idea: She wanted to sell athleisure for girls at a lower price point than large, trendy brands.<\/em>\u201d? Use this phrase in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “to fizzle out<\/strong>” mean,\u00a0 \u201cIt was one of a few signs that TLeggings was fizzling out<\/strong>: Despite the lofty revenue numbers, the company was never profitable, and Lin struggled to keep up with her competitors.<\/em>\u201d? \u00a0Use this phrase in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does\u00a0the phrase “to reek of something\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0mean in the sentence,\u00a0\u201cThey are difficult to clean, Lin says, and often reek of excrement<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d? Use this phrase in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What are your thoughts on Bella Lin’s business journey?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What do you think about her products?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What are your thoughts on having a side hustle?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. \u201cShe’s also considering taking a gap year after graduating high school.<\/em>\u201d If you were Bella Lin, would you also temporarily halt your education to\u00a0run and expand your business? Why or why wouldn’t you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Have you ever had to make a significant decision on your professional path? Tell me the details of what happened.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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