Mining engineer · Explorer · Treasure hunter

Engineer by trade, hustler by nature ⛏️

Mining, exploring, treasure hunting, and now building side hustles in public. This is where I write up the honest lessons: what I try, what works, and what flops.

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Muddy jungle river rushing over boulders Latest expedition · Oct 22, 2026 River expedition: Surabaya, Indonesia Day 1 up a fast, muddy jungle river. Watch the clip →
Why this blog exists

Digging for side income, one honest lesson at a time

My day job is engineering in the mining industry. Outside of work I'm an explorer and a treasure hunter. Both come down to the same idea: you rarely strike gold on the first dig, and the people who find things are the ones who keep showing up with a plan.

Now I'm applying that to building side income from zero, and sharing the whole process in public. If you're starting too, follow along.

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Honest

I share what actually happens, including the rejections and mistakes.

Practical

Simple, low-cost ideas you can test with the time and skills you already have.

No hype

No fake results, no income claims, no "get rich quick." Just the work.

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Start with a service, not a product

A product is a guess. A service is a conversation. Why I think beginners should sell their time first and build products later.