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Day Four: From $0 to $500K Monthly Revenue (Total Balance: $188.11)

Matt

• 2 min read

Resources Used

  • Askable – short paid opportunities
  • Octopus Group – surveys (redeemed $20.90 today)
  • Eureka – smaller survey site (cash-out issues today)
  • Revolut – business account hub
  • YNAB (You Need a Budget) – for tracking and budgeting
  • PayPal – older balance of $115 discovered from past matched betting
  • Tiger Brokers – sign-up offer ($20–$150 rewards, AUS only)

The Focus Today

The grind continues—but today was about two things:

  1. Consolidating earnings and moving them into one clean system.
  2. Finding higher-leverage opportunities instead of nickel-and-dime survey tasks.

I redeemed $20.90 from Octopus Group into Revolut, updated my YNAB budget, and discovered an old $115 PayPal balance from past matched betting. That alone boosted my “business account” total.

At the same time, I started asking: what’s the minimum I’m willing to work for? Spending 70 minutes on a survey for $0.88 isn’t leverage. So today was about lifting my sights and testing higher-value offers.

Actions Taken

  • Completed a few Askable opportunities.
  • Redeemed $20.90 from Octopus Group into Revolut.
  • Updated YNAB with new balances.
  • Checked Eureka balance ($10.29) but couldn’t cash out yet.
  • Discovered $115 in PayPal from previous matched betting activities.
  • Consolidated total business balance to $188.11 since starting Sept 25.
  • Researched quick-win opportunities using Perplexity.
  • Found and completed Tiger Brokers sign-up offer: received $20 in free cash, with potential to earn up to $150 in vouchers.

Key Mindsets Reinforced

  • Consolidation matters: Knowing exactly what I have across platforms keeps me motivated and disciplined.
  • Leverage over grind: There’s no point trading 70 minutes for $0.88 when higher-value options exist.
  • Minimum viable threshold: Establishing what I’m not willing to accept helps me focus on better opportunities.
  • Stacking counts: Small survey payouts, old balances, and sign-up bonuses together add up faster than expected.

✅ Your Tasks for Today

  1. Redeem any survey earnings sitting in Octopus Group or similar platforms.
  2. Check all accounts (Revolut, PayPal, survey sites) and consolidate balances.
  3. Set a personal “minimum hourly rate” below which you won’t waste time.
  4. Research one higher-leverage offer (sign-up bonus, referral, cashback) and complete it.
  5. Update your budget to reflect real totals.

Outcome of Day Four

  • Cash Flow: $20.90 redeemed from Octopus Group + $20 Tiger Brokers bonus + $115 PayPal balance discovered.
  • Total Business Account Balance: $188.11 since Sept 25.
  • Pipeline: Ongoing survey opportunities + Tiger Brokers referral program (up to $150).
  • Mindset Shift: Focus on efficiency and leverage, not just grind.

Next Steps

  • See if Eureka balance can be cashed out or rolled into PayPal/Revolut.
  • Explore more high-leverage opportunities like Tiger Brokers.
  • Maintain baseline survey grind while prioritizing higher-value tasks.
  • Keep building daily consistency.

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