The Simple, Ridiculously Useful Guide to Earning a Living from Your Passion
Get excited, then get happy.
Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
So you’ve followed the Short But Powerful Guide to Finding Your Passion, and have chosen something you’re passionate about.
Now you need to make it a career — but are perhaps a bit lost.
I have to admit I was there, only a few years ago, and three years later I’ve successfully done it, even if I’m a bit battered from the attempt.
It’s not easy — I’ll tell you that up front. If you hope to make a quick buck, or a fast million, you’ll need to find another guide. Probably one with lots of flashing ads in the sidebar.
So you have your passion picked out? Here’s how to turn it into a living.
1. Learn. Read up on it, from blogs to magazine articles online to books to ebooks. Look for the free stuff first. Don’t use this as an excuse to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars. Most of the important stuff is available for free. Find a mentor, talk to others doing it, ask questions. Go on forums and ask questions there — from experienced people. Find others who are doing it well and study them closely.
2. Do. Do not put this step off for months and months while you learn. You’ll learn most by doing. Start doing it for free. Do it for friends, family. Find clients who’ll pay a small amount. Start a blog and write about it. Put it online and let others try your products or service. As soon as possible, go public — you’ll learn the most this way. Continue to do step one as you’re doing this step.
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