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.

• Grace Ryu quit her tech job to pursue multiple income streams and now earns over $100,000 a year.
• Her eight income streams include a luxury picnic business, brand deals, and affiliate marketing.
• She keeps them all running while only working 40 hours a month and wishes she had started sooner.

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.