Passive income: YES

The likelihood of earning passive income from a side hustle depends on the nature of the hustle itself. For example, if the side hustle involves creating digital products like e-books, stock photos, or print-on-demand designs, it can become passive once the products are created and listed on platforms. Automation tools and outsourcing can help manage sales and customer service, making it more passive. However, most people don't reach this level due to the initial time investment, competition, and marketing challenges. Only a few outliers achieve significant passive income. Many fall for myths about quick success without realizing the effort needed upfront. Realistically, it becomes passive for those who can effectively automate and market their products, but not for those who lack the skills or resources to do so. Common misleading expectations include underestimating the time required to build a passive income stream and overestimating the ease of maintaining it without ongoing effort.