In order to make the most of a side-hustle or dream career, you need to look at every bit of drudgery or repetition as an opportunity. Treasure what you GET TO do more than regret what you HAVE TO do.

Sometimes it seems that no one wants to be an outdoor writer anymore. That’s a mistake if you love to fish because it opens up worlds of opportunity — as long as you’re willing to make certain sacrifices and play by certain rules.

I’ve already outlined some of the big-ticket, non-negotiable rules that’ll help you get more work and complete it more efficiently, but here are seven more that have really helped me build my outdor writing career. They’re not exactly secrets, but ignore them at your own peril.