.....by antasia

💸 How to Make a Buck in an Hour: Lessons from 6th Grade Hustle

Let me take you back to a hallway moment in 6th grade—back when I learned that mindset, creativity, and a little bit of boldness could turn nothing into something. I had no business cards, no website, no fancy pitch. Just a stack of hand-drawn images and a heart full of hustle.

I sold each one for $0.50.

No digital downloads. No marketing funnel. Just me, my art, and a hallway full of potential.

And yes—there were haters.

Whispers. Eye rolls. The “who does she think she is?” crowd.

But I kept selling.

Because I wasn’t just making pictures—I was making proof that creativity could pay.

🧠 Fast Forward: What That Taught Me About Mindset

Now, as a mindset and style coach, I teach clients how to tap into that same energy. That 5 and ¾ths kind of confidence—where you’re not quite at six figures, not quite at full bloom, but you’re moving. You’re earning. You’re becoming.

Here’s how to make a buck in an hour—then and now:

🔥 1. Create Something Simple

Back then: I drew images.

Now: You can sketch, write, style, speak, or solve.

Ask yourself: What can I create in 30 minutes that someone else would pay for?

💬 2. Offer It Boldly

I didn’t wait for permission. I offered my art in the hallway.

Today, that might mean posting on Instagram, texting a friend, or showing up in a Facebook group.

Visibility beats perfection.

🧊 3. Ignore the Hallway Haters

They’ll always be there.

But they don’t pay your bills, build your brand, or bless your purpose.

Let your silence speak louder than their noise.

💎 4. Price It with Power

$0.50 wasn’t much—but it added up.

And it taught me that value isn’t about the price tag. It’s about the belief behind it.

Start small. Think big. Sell anyway.

🌱 5. Celebrate Every Sale

Every image I sold was a win.

Every dollar earned was a seed.

And now, I coach clients to treat every sale—big or small—as a brick in their breakthrough wall.

🧥 Style It with Soul

Whether you’re selling art, advice, or affirmation, do it with flair.

Your style is your signature.

Your mindset is your magnet.

Your story is your strategy.

So yes—you can make a buck in an hour.

You did, you do, and you will.

And if you’re still in your 5 and ¾ths era, keep going.

Because six is coming.

And when it does, you’ll be ready—with receipts, resilience, and a whole lot of style.