I see so many people talk themselves out of going after their dreams because they convince themselves that they can’t make money at it. The problem is that there are two separate issues at play here:
- Doing what you love
- Making money from it
Our desire for income is most certainly valid, and more often than not, it’s possible to do both. However, the two should be treated as separate issues…at least in the beginning. Otherwise neither of them will ever see the light of day.
The reason for this is that it takes time to get a business up and running. It takes time to set things up, to spread the word and to get money trickling in. That’s why it’s important to first focus on doing more of what you love, then figuring out a way to monetize it. The key thing to remember is that the more involved you become in the former (doing what you love), the more opportunities you’ll begin to see for doing the latter (generating an income with it.) Start small.Think big. Have fun.
Consider Cirque du Soleil. It began as a small group of young street performers in Quebec back in 1982. They just wanted to entertain people and have fun doing what they loved to do. Cirque du Soleil is now a major entertainment company with more than 4,000 employees. Their highly regarded, award-winning shows have been seen by almost 90 million spectators all over the world. How's that for thinking big?
Another interesting example is Willard Wigan. He has one of the most unusual hobbies I’ve ever come across. I would not have believed such a hobby existed until I saw the results with my own eyes. I could also not have imagined that something like this could produce an income, but it does. Watch the video below and see for yourself.
So the next time you think there is no way that you can make money from doing something you love, think of Willard Wigan. And remember...start small, think big, and have fun.
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