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A Side Gig = Testing Your Curiosity

It’s easy to overthink a side gig. The point is to follow your curiosity. See where it leads you.

Sometimes my curiosity leads you to Afghanistan and back in search of a story. Sometimes your curiosity leads me to a partner. Profits, money, and revenue are not the meaning of life. Following your curiosity is the meaning of life.

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