Hello, this is Kumo Higashi, head of AI Side Hustle Lab.
On this blog, I run an experimental site fully powered by AI, using ChatGPT and Gemini for everything from content creation to SEO optimization. This report is a real-time record of that process. Week 4 marks the next stage of our ongoing experiment: testing how far a side hustle can grow by using AI correctly.
Table of Contents
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This Week at a Glance
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What I Did This Week
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Insights, Reflections, and Improvements
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This Week’s Takeaway
1. This Week at a Glance
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Number of Articles: 70 (+1)
Since AdSense is under review, I kept new posts to a minimum, adding only what was necessary. -
Total PVs: 11 (last week 65 → −83%)
Natural search traffic dropped because updates were paused to comply with AdSense review guidelines. I’m accepting this as an unavoidable temporary effect. -
Earnings: $0
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AdSense: $0
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Other: $0
This week was entirely a “wait-and-endure” week.
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2. What I Did This Week
Up until last week, I was in a “mass-production phase,” focusing on rapidly increasing the number of articles to build the overall structure of the site.
However, after my AdSense application was rejected, I changed my strategy abruptly. This week became one of staying still and waiting, which was mentally stressful.
By consulting ChatGPT and Gemini, I confirmed that:
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Adding too many posts or changing the site structure while under AdSense review can extend the review period.
So for this week, I adopted a “static operation” approach:
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Avoid major changes
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Keep article updates to a minimum
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Wait for the review results
Since I normally rely on AI for high-speed operations, suddenly being unable to act made me feel unusually anxious.
3. Insights, Reflections, and Improvements
Honestly, the waiting period for AdSense approval has been mentally tougher than I expected.
Common feelings I experienced include:
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Wanting to work but being unable to do anything
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Fear of being rejected again
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Frustration at not monetizing sooner
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Palpitations at night, making it hard to sleep
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Constantly thinking about the site, unable to relax
These were clear warning signs.
I realized that before even focusing on the AdSense review, it’s essential to create a stable mental environment.
The more I tried to make my site perfect before submission or avoid rejection, the more my mental energy drained.
Although the results of the reapplication have not come yet, at this stage, I concluded that all I can do is wait. I’m focusing on preparing myself to receive the outcome calmly, without rushing.
4. This Week’s Takeaway
Mental composure is essential.
No matter how efficiently I use AI, I cannot automate my emotions.
That’s why I’m exploring ways to continue steadily while maintaining a calm and balanced mindset.
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