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Why ‘Hustle Harder’ Is Bad Advice for Real Life

Real momentum comes from smarter moves, not more hustle.

Kristina Portella
Oct 24, 2025
Why ‘Hustle Harder’ Is Bad Advice for Real Life

The 5am Club Can Keep Their Sunrises. I’ll Build My Business Later

You can sleep in and still build something that lasts.

Kristina Portella
Oct 17, 2025
The 5am Club Can Keep Their Sunrises. I’ll Build My Business Later

Well, that quiz launch went well. (It did not.)

Why the ‘perfect’ lead magnet is the one that exists.

Kristina Portella
Oct 10, 2025
Well, that quiz launch went well. (It did not.)

Why email is your simplest path to momentum (even on chaotic weeks)

You don't need to be everywhere—you need one tool that works with your real life.

Kristina Portella
Oct 3, 2025
Why email is your simplest path to momentum (even on chaotic weeks)

Forget list size—here’s what really matters in email growth

Real growth comes from the right subscribers, not the biggest list.

Kristina Portella
Sep 19, 2025
Forget list size—here’s what really matters in email growth

When everyone keeps saying "be patient" (and you're sick of it)

When everyone tells you to "be patient" but you've been patient for months, here's how to channel that restless energy into action that actually moves things forward.

Kristina Portella
Sep 12, 2025
When everyone keeps saying "be patient" (and you're sick of it)
Mindset

That moment when you want to throw in the towel

When quitting your side business feels like the smartest thing to do, here's how to tell if it's just a rough patch or if it's actually time to pivot.

Kristina Portella
Sep 5, 2025
That moment when you want to throw in the towel

Feeling like you're failing? Read this.

How to stop feeling like you're bombing at both your job and your business

Kristina Portella
Aug 29, 2025
Feeling like you're failing? Read this.
Mindset

Why does showing up feel impossible when life is messy?

Hot mess? No problem. Here’s how to be real anyway

Kristina Portella
Aug 22, 2025
Why does showing up feel impossible when life is messy?
Consistency

Why does growing a business feel like it needs 8-hour days?

Because “I’ll do it when I have time” is code for “never”

Kristina Portella
Aug 15, 2025
Why does growing a business feel like it needs 8-hour days?

Why does boring work feel so hard?

Why the repetitive stuff is actually your secret weapon

Kristina Portella
Aug 8, 2025
Why does boring work feel so hard?
side business

The only routine I stick to when life’s chaotic

A simple routine that helped me keep showing up when everything felt out of control.

Kristina Portella
Aug 1, 2025
The only routine I stick to when life’s chaotic
side business

5 signs your business is growing (that aren’t money in the bank)

But here’s what you didn’t see

Kristina Portella
Jul 25, 2025
5 signs your business is growing (that aren’t money in the bank)

I promise you’re not as behind as you think you are

Learn to recognize hidden momentum and growth markers most entrepreneurs miss.

Kristina Portella
Jul 11, 2025
I promise you’re not as behind as you think you are

Feeling off track doesn’t mean you’re off purpose

You’re not lost—you’re just building without the clarity that makes it click.

Kristina Portella
Jun 20, 2025
Feeling off track doesn’t mean you’re off purpose

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