I earn 6 figures working just 10 hours a week. Here’s how I rate my 8 income streams based on difficulty and earning potential. [Video]

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Grace Ryu, a 23-year-old content creator based in Houston. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

I quit my tech job in March 2023 to explore other income streams. My 9-5 took up too much of my time, and I wanted to focus on ways to make money while I was sleeping or traveling.

Chasing different income streams aligns with my personality — it satisfies my desire to explore and try as much as possible. If I grow bored with one area, I can shift my focus to another, and if one stream isn’t that profitable, I have others to fall back on.

Here’s a breakdown of my eight income streams, with earnings, difficulty level, and time spent each week: