Hi!

Happy New Year and welcome back.

I took a two-week break from my digital life, including my side hustle. No apps. No content. Just a reset.

Now I’m back with fresh energy and ideas, ready to kick off 2026.

I started the year by doing a full review of my 2025 side hustle. What worked. What didn’t. Where the money came from and what I’ll do differently.

If you’re curious, check out the first link below.

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This week resources

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Sponsor of the week

  • If you want to take online writing seriously this year, this ebook helps you publish consistently in just 30 minutes a day and turn your writing into $100–$1,000 online.

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Podcast of the week

  • Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) – State of the Workflow. How he builds his reviews, from shaping a product narrative and writing scripts to collaborating with his team, deciding what becomes a video, and managing the pressure of creating at massive scale.

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See you next time.

-Robin

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