Mark Tilbury challenges the conventional wisdom that a university degree is a guaranteed path to financial success. Instead, he advocates for students to explore side hustles, offering seven compelling ideas with real-life examples and ratings based on various factors. Tilbury emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities in emerging markets, such as short-form content creation on platforms like Snapchat and TikTok. He cites the success story of Daniel, a teenager earning half a million dollars monthly without showing his face. Tilbury also suggests investing, highlighting the accessibility and potential returns, especially with platforms like Trade 212.
Another idea involves building and managing Discord servers, tapping into the platform's versatility beyond gaming. Tilbury rates this idea based on its learning curve and earning potential, using the example of Chris, who is on track to make $115,000 monthly. Online coaching is presented as a lucrative option, with examples like Jack, who transitioned from a London job to earning $7,000 monthly through fitness coaching. AI animation and luxury item reselling round out the list, showcasing diverse avenues for students to explore and potentially thrive in the evolving digital landscape.
