A way to evaluate side gigs without lying to yourself
Most side gig advice skips the hard parts.
This method exists to make them unavoidable.
The ABC-eFlow Method is a simple framework used across this site to evaluate side gigs, tools, and projects honestly, before time, money, or energy are wasted.
It is not a growth hack.
It is not a funnel.
It is a way to see reality sooner.
What the ABC-eFlow Method Is
The ABC-eFlow Method is a repeatable evaluation system.
Every side gig, tool, or project on this site is looked at through the same lens, so results stay comparable even when outcomes differ.
That consistency matters more than optimism.
What the ABC-eFlow Method Is Not
This method is not:
- A guarantee of success
- Optimized for screenshots or social media
- Designed to make outcomes look better than they are
If something underperforms, that result is still documented.
The ABC Breakdown
A — Assumptions
Every idea begins with assumptions, whether they are written down or not.
Common examples:
- “This gig should make money quickly”
- “This tool will save time”
- “This platform favors beginners”
The first step is acknowledging those assumptions instead of treating them as facts.
B — Baseline
Before testing anything, a baseline is established.
Typical baselines include:
- Time realistically available
- Money already being spent
- Current income or output
- Skill level at the start
This prevents fake before-and-after comparisons.
C — Constraints
Constraints are what actually shape outcomes.
Common constraints include:
- Time limits
- Location
- Capital
- Platform rules
- Energy and stress tolerance
If a result only works when constraints are ignored, it doesn’t count.
How Results Are Tracked
Tracking is intentionally simple.
Depending on the project, this may include:
- Hours worked
- Money earned
- Money spent
- Net outcome
- Friction points
- Unexpected costs
If something cannot be tracked cleanly, that limitation is stated.
What Gets Shared (and What Doesn’t)
What gets shared:
- Wins
- Losses
- Partial successes
- Abandoned ideas
- Changes of opinion
What doesn’t get shared:
- Inflated projections
- Cherry-picked numbers
- “Just grind harder” advice
Omission is a form of distortion. This method avoids it.
Where You’ll See the Method Used
The ABC-eFlow Method appears throughout the site:
- Side Gigs
Applied to real-world experiments and outcomes - Tools
Used to decide whether a tool earns its place - Reviews
Focused on usefulness, not marketing claims - Projects
Used to decide whether something continues, pauses, or ends
Why This Method Exists
Most side gig advice fails because it:
- Skips constraints
- Ignores time cost
- Hides failure
- Sells optimism instead of reality
The ABC-eFlow Method exists to counter that pattern.
Who This Method Is For
This method works best for people who:
- Prefer clarity over motivation
- Want realistic outcomes
- Are comfortable with “this didn’t work”
- Care about repeatability
If you are looking for shortcuts or guarantees, this method will feel restrictive.
How to Apply the Thinking
You don’t need to copy this method exactly.
Start with:
- Writing down assumptions
- Defining a baseline
- Acknowledging constraints
- Tracking honestly
That alone eliminates most bad decisions early.
Where This Fits in the System
This page anchors how the site thinks.
It connects:
Structural pages like:
Reality filters like:
This is the logic layer beneath everything else.
Final note
The ABC-eFlow Method does not make side gigs easier.
It makes them clearer.
That clarity is usually enough to change outcomes.