I remember the first time I realized my income streams needed serious diversification—it was while playing Hellblade 2, of all things. The game's frustratingly simplistic combat and infrequent puzzles left me feeling disconnected, much like how I'd felt about my financial situation. Just as the game relied too heavily on cinematic walking sequences rather than engaging gameplay, I'd been relying too much on my single nine-to-five income source. When the pandemic hit and that primary stream dried up, I understood what real financial frustration felt like. That's when I discovered what I call the "Money Coming Jili" approach—a systematic method to build multiple income streams that work together like a well-designed game ecosystem.
Let me share with you five strategies that transformed my financial landscape. The first strategy involves what I call "automated side hustles." While Hellblade 2 had me walking through endless caves with little payoff, I decided to make my money work while I slept. I started with affiliate marketing, creating content around my existing expertise in digital marketing. Within six months, I was generating approximately $2,300 monthly without additional active work. The key was building systems that produced income regardless of whether I was "walking through caves" or actively engaged. This approach mirrors successful game design—creating mechanics that reward players even during quieter moments rather than making them endure endless stretches without meaningful engagement.
The second strategy focuses on skill monetization, which became my answer to Hellblade 2's underwhelming puzzle elements. Instead of solving simplistic in-game puzzles that offered little satisfaction, I began identifying marketable skills I already possessed. My background in graphic design, which I'd previously used only for my day job, became a freelance service I offered through platforms like Upwork and Fiverr. I specifically targeted clients needing quick turnaround projects, completing about 15-20 projects monthly at an average of $175 each. Unlike the game's puzzles that felt disconnected from the broader experience, these real-world "puzzles" directly contributed to my financial growth and professional development.
Investment diversification forms the third pillar of the Money Coming Jili methodology. Hellblade 2's combat system felt repetitive and unsatisfying—you basically just parried and attacked with minimal variation. Similarly, putting all your money in a single investment vehicle creates unnecessary risk and boredom. I allocated my savings across seven different investment types: cryptocurrency (15%), dividend stocks (25%), peer-to-peer lending (10%), REITs (20%), index funds (15%), high-yield savings accounts (10%), and a small business venture (5%). This approach generated approximately 27% more returns in the first year compared to my previous single-strategy investing, while significantly reducing my overall risk exposure.
The fourth strategy involves what I've termed "digital real estate"—creating and monetizing online assets. While Hellblade 2's beautiful but empty landscapes offered little interactive potential, I focused on building digital properties that actively generated revenue. I started three niche websites in areas I was passionate about: sustainable living, vintage camera collecting, and productivity tools for remote workers. Through display advertising, sponsored content, and digital product sales, these sites now collectively generate around $4,800 monthly. The initial investment was substantial—approximately 12 hours weekly for the first four months—but the compounding returns have been far more satisfying than any visual spectacle the game offered without meaningful interaction.
Finally, the fifth strategy centers on education and continuous learning, which became my antidote to the game's lack of character progression. While Senua's journey felt static despite the stunning visuals, I committed to systematically expanding my financial knowledge and capabilities. I completed three specialized certifications in SEO optimization, content marketing, and investment analysis, which directly translated to a 42% increase in my consulting rates and better investment decisions. Unlike the game's superficial progression system, these educational investments created tangible improvements in my income-generating abilities across multiple streams.
What's fascinating about implementing these five strategies is how they interact and reinforce each other, creating what I call the "income flywheel effect." My digital real estate ventures provide case studies for my consulting work, which in turn generates content for my affiliate marketing, while my investment knowledge helps me better allocate profits across different vehicles. This creates a system far more engaging and rewarding than Hellblade 2's disconnected gameplay elements. The game's walking, puzzles, and combat never quite coalesced into a satisfying whole, but these financial strategies work in concert to create continuous momentum.
I've tracked my results meticulously since implementing the Money Coming Jili approach. In the first year, my supplemental income grew from virtually nothing to approximately $78,000 annually. More importantly, the diversity of streams means that market fluctuations or personal circumstances might impact one revenue source while others remain stable or even grow. This financial resilience has given me a sense of security and satisfaction that Hellblade 2's beautiful but hollow experience never delivered. The game's developers focused heavily on cinematic presentation at the expense of engaging mechanics, while the Money Coming Jili method emphasizes building substantive, interactive financial systems that actively respond to your efforts.
If there's one lesson I've learned from both gaming and financial management, it's that depth and engagement matter more than surface-level appeal. Hellblade 2's stunning graphics couldn't compensate for its shallow gameplay, just as a high salary alone doesn't guarantee financial security. The true power of the Money Coming Jili approach lies in creating multiple interconnected systems that continue working whether you're actively managing them or not. It's been three years since I started this journey, and my income streams now generate approximately 63% of my total earnings—proof that building robust financial systems ultimately provides more satisfaction and security than any single source, no matter how impressive it might initially appear.
