{"id":19691,"date":"2022-07-28T14:38:22","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T21:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/?p=19691"},"modified":"2022-07-28T14:38:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T21:38:22","slug":"side-hustle-for-optimists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/es\/2022\/07\/side-hustle-for-optimists\/","title":{"rendered":"Side Hustle For Optimists"},"content":{"rendered":"

A pessimist might assume that side hustles for optimists are those too-good-to-be-true opportunities that turn out to be scams. But optimists know that there are some side hustles that simply suit their generally positive outlook on life.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth mentioning that optimists tend to be more successful than pessimists. That\u2019s partly because they believe that set-backs are opportunities to learn to be more successful. And that can become a self-fulfilling prophesy. When a pessimist might give up, optimists revise, regroup and try again. That can be a tremendous advantage with the artistic and people-oriented side hustles ideal for optimists.<\/p>\n

Side hustles for optimists<\/h3>\n

Where almost any work pursuit can benefit from an optimistic outlook, we\u2019ve culled these opportunities down to the relative few where optimism is a near requirement. These include jobs where you\u2019ll need to overcome a lot of rejection before landing your first \u201cbig break\u201d or sale; and those where pessimists simply wouldn\u2019t see the opportunity or succeed in the long run.<\/p>\n

Acting<\/h3>\n

The odds are against striking it rich as an actor. But, with an increasing number of streaming services clamoring for fresh content, the odds of making a decent living are not as remote as they once were. Where actors can earn considerably less than minimum wage,\u00a0average actor\/performer salaries<\/a>\u00a0in the U.S. now exceed $59,000, according to Salary.com.<\/p>\n

Better yet, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says that\u00a0acting jobs are expected to grow at a much faster-than-average pace of 32%<\/a>\u00a0between 2020 and 2030. (The average growth rate for all professions is 8% over that period, according to BLS data.)<\/p>\n

Good places to find acting side hustles include\u00a0Backstage<\/a>,\u00a0Playbill<\/a>,\u00a0ActorsAccess,<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0ExtrasManagement<\/a>. Those willing to play character actors at private parties should also check out\u00a0BeeBizy<\/a>, a Los Angeles-based kids\u2019 party site, where character actors can earn $200 for a few hours of work.<\/p>\n

Business development and sales<\/h3>\n

If you listen to sales gurus \u2014 no matter whether they\u2019re academics, authors or motivational speakers \u2014 they\u2019re likely to point to one key factor in creating a successful sales person: Optimism.<\/p>\n

This well-accepted notion got its start with landmark studies conducted by the University of Pennsylvania\u2019s Martin Seligman. Working with insurance giant, MetLife, Seligman measured both aptitude and attitude to study retention and success of the firm\u2019s salespeople. He found that optimism was the primary determinant of how successful you\u2019ll be in sales. It was even more important than aptitude. Optimistic salespeople earned between 20% and 57% more than their more pessimistic counterparts \u2014 no matter how well qualified the individual candidates. Subsequent research focused on real estate agents found even more dramatic results, with\u00a0optimists outperforming pessimists by as much as 300%<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sales experts have a lot of theories as to why. However, Seligman\u2019s theory was that when optimists fail, they attribute the failure to something they can change. That makes them more resilient, innovative and persistent.<\/p>\n

Sounds like you? Good places to find business development and sales jobs include\u00a0Field Day<\/a>,\u00a0Robert Half<\/a>,\u00a0FlexProfessionals<\/a>,\u00a0FlexJobs<\/a>, and\u00a0SkiptheDrive<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Flipping<\/h3>\n

A pessimist may see a worn chair, broken table or grubby high-chair as junk. But, an optimist like you may\u00a0see these as\u00a0vintage items that can be refurbished and resold at a profit. And, if you\u2019ve got the ability to use a screwdriver and paint brush, you may well be right.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s possible to make a six-figure living picking up free goods on\u00a0CraigsList<\/a>,\u00a0Nextdoor<\/a>\u00a0and Facebook Marketplace and resell them at a profit on\u00a0eBay.<\/a>\u00a0Just ask Melissa and Rob Stevenson, who run\u00a0FleeMarketFlipper<\/a>. The couple not only make a full-time living this way, they now teach classes on how to do it. Rob says he and Melissa regularly get items for cheap or free and resell them for 10 times their original investment.<\/p>\n

To be sure, the belief that you can take someone else\u2019s junk and make it attractive and useful for others takes some optimism. But when getting items for free, the worst-case scenario is that you just throw the product out later, Robb says. However, if you need to pay for items you want to resell, Rob suggests you do a detailed Google search to make sure you don\u2019t overpay.<\/p>\n

Teaching and tutoring<\/h3>\n

What makes optimists ideal teachers and tutors is their propensity to experiment with innovative methods when old styles don\u2019t work. This is pivotally important now, as millions of kids find themselves depressed and behind grade level often as the result of problems with online learning during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Teaching and tutoring sites continue to be swamped with students, which means jobs are plentiful. Some sites worth checking out:<\/p>\n