The Assessment below will cover 6 areas of owning a lifestyle business. It should take less than 10 minutes to answer these questions. From it we will give you a score that will put you in one of three categories - Building (just starting out), Seeker (some elements are in place but more is needed), and Leader (you are already living an Unhustle life. Take the time to complete as it will be very revealing.

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1st Area: Purpose & Passion Alignment

How well does your business align with your personal passions and values?

My business is a direct reflection of my passions and values, and I feel deeply fulfilled every day

My income can grow without much extra work, but I still manage some aspects.

I can scale my income, but it requires a lot of time and effort.

My income is difficult to scale—I have to work significantly more to earn more.

My income is completely tied to my time—I can’t scale without burnout.

If demand for your business doubled overnight, how would you handle it?

Easily—my systems and team could absorb the growth without issues.

It would be manageable, but I’d need to make some adjustments.

It would be stressful, but I could handle it with a lot of extra work.

I would struggle significantly and probably burn out.

My business would completely break down—I couldn’t handle the demand.

How excited are you to work on your business each day?

I wake up excited and energized to work on my business every day.

I enjoy most of what I do, but some parts feel like a grind.

I have good days and bad days, but I’m not fully in love with it.

I feel drained or uninspired by my business often.

I dread my work and feel disconnected from it.

If money weren’t an issue, would you still be doing this business?

Absolutely! I’d do it for free if I could.

Yes, but I might tweak or refine my offerings a little.

I’d probably change my business model or pivot to something else.

I’d quit and find something I actually enjoy.

I wouldn’t even think twice—I’d stop immediately.

2nd Area: Time Freedom

How much control do you have over your daily schedule?

I have complete control and can work whenever I choose.

I mostly control my schedule, but I have some commitments I can’t avoid.

I have some flexibility, but I still need to work at specific times most days.

My schedule is mostly dictated by clients, meetings, or deadlines.

I have little to no control over my schedule—I work when I have to.

How many hours per week do you work on average?

Less than 20 hours per week—I have plenty of time for my ideal lifestyle.

20-30 hours per week—I have a good balance but still work regularly.

30-40 hours per week—I work full-time but can set some boundaries.

40-50 hours per week—I feel overworked but managing.

50+ hours per week—I barely have time for anything else.

Can you take a vacation or step away from work without things falling apart?

Yes, I can take extended time off without any issues.

I can take time off, but I still check in occasionally.

I can take a few days off, but I need to catch up when I return.

I rarely take time off, and when I do, it’s stressful.

I can’t take time off without my business or income suffering.

When do you do your best work?

Whenever I feel like it—I design my work around my energy and preferences.

I generally work at times I prefer but have some required commitments.

I try to work at ideal times, but my schedule is dictated by clients or deadlines.

I don’t have much say—work dictates my schedule.

I’m always working, and my schedule is completely out of my control.

3rd Area: Income Streams

How is your income primarily generated?

Mostly passive income (courses, memberships, investments, etc.).

A mix of passive and active income, with passive growing steadily.

Mostly active income, but I’m working on adding passive income.

Entirely active income—I only make money when I’m working.

I trade time for money with no scalability or automation.

How many different revenue streams do you currently have?

4 or more—I have multiple income streams supporting my business

3—I have a few solid revenue streams in place.

2—I have some variety, but I rely on a couple of main sources.

1—I depend entirely on a single income stream.

0—I don’t have any consistent income sources.

If you stopped working for a month, how much income would still come in?

100%—My income is completely automated or passive.

75%—Most of my income would continue, but I’d see a small dip.

50%—Some income would continue, but I’d need to restart work soon.

25%—I’d still make a little, but I’d struggle without working.

0%—If I stop working, I stop making money.

How scalable is your business model?

Highly scalable—I can grow my income without working more hours.

Somewhat scalable—I have ways to increase income without much extra work.

Limited scalability—Growth requires more of my time or effort.

Not very scalable—Increasing income means working significantly more.

Not scalable at all—My income is strictly tied to my time.

4th Area: Business Systems

How systematized is your business?

My business runs on documented systems and processes, requiring little of my daily involvement.

I have solid systems in place, but I still handle key tasks regularly.

I have some systems, but my business still relies heavily on my time.

My business has very few systems, and I mostly handle everything manually.

I don’t have any systems—if I’m not working, nothing gets done.

How automated is your business?

Most tasks are automated (sales, marketing, client onboarding, etc.).

I have automation in place for key areas, but I still manage a lot manually.

Some automation exists, but I rely more on manual processes.

Very little automation—I do most things manually.

No automation at all—everything depends on me.

How dependent is your business on you personally?

My business operates independently, and I’m not essential for daily functions.

My team or systems handle a lot, but I’m still involved in key areas.

My business runs because of me, but I’m starting to delegate.

I do almost everything myself, and my business depends on me entirely.

If I stopped working, my business would collapse immediately.

How do you handle repetitive tasks in your business?

I have automated most repetitive tasks, so they run without me.

I have a mix of automation and delegation for repetitive tasks.

I have some delegation or systems, but I still handle a lot of tasks myself.

I manually do most repetitive tasks because I haven’t set up systems yet.

I handle everything myself, and it takes up most of my time.

5th Area: Flexibility

Where do you typically work from?

Anywhere I want—my business is fully location-independent.

Mostly from wherever I choose, but I have occasional location-based obligations.

I have some flexibility, but I still need to be in a specific place often.

I am mostly tied to an office, studio, or physical location for my work.

My business requires me to be in a fixed location full-time.

How much flexibility do you have in your daily schedule?

I can structure my work however I want and adjust my schedule freely.

I have a flexible schedule but need to work during certain hours occasionally.

I have some flexibility, but my business requires me to work most days at set times.

My work schedule is mostly fixed, with little room for flexibility.

I have no control over my schedule—it’s completely dictated by my work.

Can you take spontaneous time off without disrupting your business?

Yes, I can take time off anytime without affecting my business or income.

I can take time off with little disruption, but I may need to check in occasionally.

I can take time off, but it requires planning and catch-up work.

Time off is difficult—I have to actively manage things even when away.

I cannot take time off without everything falling apart.

How adaptable is your business to major life changes (e.g., moving, family needs, health issues)?

Completely adaptable—my business continues smoothly regardless of life changes.

Mostly adaptable—I may need to make adjustments, but nothing major.

Somewhat adaptable—life changes require major planning or restructuring.

Not very adaptable—unexpected changes create significant business challenges.

Not adaptable at all—any major life change would disrupt or shut down my business.

6th Area: Scalability & Sustainability

How easily can you grow your income without increasing your workload?

Very easily—my business model allows for unlimited growth with minimal extra effort.

My income can grow without much extra work, but I still manage some aspects.

I can scale my income, but it requires a lot of time and effort.

My income is difficult to scale—I have to work significantly more to earn more.

My income is completely tied to my time—I can’t scale without burnout.

Easily—my systems and team could absorb the growth without issues.

It would be manageable, but I’d need to make some adjustments.

It would be stressful, but I could handle it with a lot of extra work.

I would struggle significantly and probably burn out.

My business would completely break down—I couldn’t handle the demand.

How sustainable is your business model for the long term?

Very sustainable—I could keep this going for decades with minimal changes.

Mostly sustainable—I may need to make small adjustments over time.

Somewhat sustainable—long-term success depends on me making big changes.

Not very sustainable—I’m constantly hustling and can’t see this lasting forever.

Not sustainable at all—I will need to pivot or change my business soon.

How dependent is your business on your personal energy and motivation?

Not at all—it runs smoothly even if I step back.

Slightly—I still need to check in, but it’s not overwhelming.

Somewhat—I have a system, but my personal drive is essential.

Very—I have to push myself constantly to keep things moving.

Completely—I’m the only thing keeping my business alive.