In episode 140 of The Side Hustle Experiment Podcast John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/ ) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/realdrewd/) break down the single biggest mistake we both made in 2025 — the one that cost us time, momentum, health, and money — and what we’re doing differently in 2026.In this episode of The Side Hustle Experiment Podcast, we answer 11 rapid-fire questions covering:✅ The best and worst investments we made✅ The mistake we ignored until it was too late✅ Shiny object syndrome and how it quietly kills progress✅ What actually made money (and what didn’t)✅ Side hustles that genuinely surprised us✅ Fitness, habits, and the tradeoffs nobody talks about✅ The mindset shift that completely reframed how we think about 2026If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or overwhelmed by too many ideas — this episode will hit close to home.Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes with top entrepreneurs and creators.Chapters00:00 – The Biggest Mistake We BOTH Made in 202501:05 – Why We Didn’t Do a “Goals for 2026” Episode02:15 – Best Investment We Made (That Actually Paid Off)05:10 – Worst Investment & Shiny Object Syndrome08:05 – The Quote That Changed How We Think About Success09:55 – Best Side Hustles We Saw in 202513:10 – AI Arbitrage Ideas That Actually Make Sense16:20 – Biggest Personal L’s (Money, Fitness, Burnout)20:10 – Why Fitness Quietly Affects Business Performance23:00 – Coolest Moments & Unexpected Wins of the Year26:10 – Biggest Business Wins (Amazon, AI, Investing)29:20 – Frame-Breaking People Who Changed Our Thinking33:00 – Favorite Podcast Guests & Why They Stood Out36:00 – Best New Habits We’re Building in 202640:00 – The Changes We’re Making This Year43:00 – $100 Facebook Marketplace Flip Challenge46:30 – Final Takeaways Before You Set Your 2026 Goals#makemoneyonline #sidehustleexperimentpodcast #sidehustles Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ Listen on your favorite podcast platformYoutube: https://bit.ly/3HHklFOSpotify: https://spoti.fi/48RRKcPApple: https://apple.co/4bmaFOk Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realdrewdTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBACheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp FREE ResourcesFREE Guide: How to Make Money Reviewing Products https://bit.ly/3HIGFSP
