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Don't Have Time to Start a Side Hustle? Here's Why That's Exactly Why You Should

Thursday, May 01, 2025

"I just don't have time right now."

It’s probably the #1 thing I hear when someone’s considering joining our dōTERRA team. And I get it. Life is busy. Jobs, kids, commitments—it can feel like there’s no room for anything else.

But here’s the truth…

The real reason you feel stuck isn’t because you don’t have time. It’s because you’re letting your current circumstances drive your decisions—instead of your future.

That idea comes straight from Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s book Be Your Future Self Now. In the very first chapter, he drops a truth bomb:

“Your future self must become the driver of your present actions.”

Think about that.

If your present schedule is completely maxed out, what do you honestly expect your future to look like if you keep operating this way?

More stress?
Less freedom?
Still trading time for money?

Or…
What if you made decisions today based on the person you want to become?

Because that version of you—your future self—doesn’t have to be overwhelmed and stuck. That version of you has time freedom, financial flexibility, the ability to say “yes” to more of what matters and “no” to the things that drain you.

But that version doesn’t magically appear.

You become them by taking action now.

That’s why I love this business. dōTERRA isn’t just about essential oils. It’s about building a lifestyle of choice. It’s a business you can start in 5–10 hours a week, work around your schedule, and scale in a way that makes sense for you.

But more importantly, it’s a business that creates residual income—which means you stop trading hours for dollars. You stop saying, “I don’t have time,” and you start owning your time.

Listen, I know what it’s like to be busy. I’ve run businesses, coached athletes, raised a family. My schedule has never been empty. But when I made the decision to build a future I could be proud of, I didn’t look at my present and say, “I can’t.” I looked at my future and said, “I must.”

And that’s the shift.

So, if you're reading this and thinking, “I’d love to build something like this, but I just don’t have the time…”
Ask yourself this:

If nothing changes, will your future self thank you? Or will they wish you had started when you had the chance?

Because starting isn’t about having more time—it’s about having a bigger vision.

If you're ready to learn how to build something on your terms, I’d love to show you how. We have a proven system, mentorship, and tools that make it simple to start—even in the cracks of your day.

You don’t need more time. You need a future that drives your present.

And if you’re ready to take that first step, start ere:
www.JeffHeggie.com/leader

​Your future self is waiting.

Ready to experience the benefits of dōTERRA for yourself?

You can explore our powerful health and wellness products and get 25% off your order by shopping through this link:
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​Take the first step toward better health—and more freedom.

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Jeff Heggie

Success Coach

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