Making Money with Code

Procrastination

Procrastination often masquerades as productivity, leading individuals to feel accomplished without making real progress. Joe Zack and Alan Underwood discuss how buying equipment or domain names can create a false sense of achievement, tricking the brain into feeling rewarded for tasks not yet completed 1. Joe shares his experience of planning projects without execution, highlighting the trap of feeling productive by merely discussing ideas 2.

A lot of times, people will actually advise you not to tell people about your ideas, too. So you've got a great business idea. Don't tell anyone because you kind of get some of the reward just from telling someone what you plan on doing.

--- Joe Zack

Alan adds that this procrastination can lead to unnecessary purchases, like expensive equipment, under the guise of preparation 2.

   

Momentum

Maintaining momentum in projects requires balancing personal growth with financial goals. Joe and Alan explore how side businesses can enhance skills and provide financial benefits without detracting from primary job responsibilities 3. They emphasize that side projects should not interfere with productivity at work, but rather complement one's career by offering new learning opportunities.

As long as that person's giving you the best that they got, then the side business shouldn't be a distraction for you as a company, as long as it's not taken away from their productivity.

--- Alan Underwood

Joe argues that companies should value employees' side ventures as they can lead to personal growth and innovation 3.