GET PASSIONATE NOW!

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GET PASSIONATE NOW! Do it for you!



The time is now! I mean, now, right now! Life gets in the way of so much and with the world being the way it is right now, the wrench that gets in our gears gets bigger and bigger! We need to make a change in our lives, we need to get motivated, and we need to get passionate about it! People of all ages, especially the young and the retired, please read this, as I hope it will help you!

What is it to be passionate, inspired, or motivated?

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So, to start to be passionate, inspired, or motivated is to just try new things, to like it, keep going with it, and to obsess a little 😝. For me, this is what it means to step outside of the box and outside of your comfort zone. You're breaking routine to better yourself.
 
What to get into? Anything you enjoy! This could be art, music, writing, programming, the stock market, exercise, or even learning to do your own taxes! Anything you can see that can improve your life, wellbeing, or just to have fun! Your new endeavor to like something new or to be good at something may be a turn off at first because as the older we get, it may seem pointless or isn't lucrative. We may even view it in the long run as being not useful. I'm here to tell you you're wrong!

Stop lying to yourself!

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People, all people, lie to themselves all the time, every single day and just end up procrastinating. Young people tell themselves "no rush, I have plenty of time" and as we get older, we tell ourselves "it's too late to do something more" or "I'm just too old for that". I know, I've been through both scenarios. As much as I regret starting so late in life, there is hope with change of mindset and some personal PUSH!

Your new passion seems useless? It's not. Just get started.

If you feel your new passion is useless and more of a hobby, you're probably right. This is 100% normal at first. Not all who do great things need to do "big" things. You don't need to get known, famous, or super rich. Just take a step to feel accomplished. What I'm encouraging is that you better yourself right now. If you are a young person, don't wait, the sooner you take a step, the easier life gets. In the end, your passion can become motivation, which can become useful in the end.

Want your work to go places? Make a stronger effort and market yourself.

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The more you do your new hobby or passion, the more people will begin to notice. Friends and family will begin to help you out and you may get the attention from employment. If you want to make your passion into a potential career or, at least somewhat lucrative, here are a few points I would start with, in order.

Keep in mind: Before proceeding, some services may require a certification and may contain a level of risk. If you become certified at your hobby or service and become confident, then by all means proceed! 😃

1. Start a website: We now live in a digital world. With the pandemic going on and world affairs, as they are, going out and handing out business cards or word of mouth is just not ideal. Not to mention, everything is digital now! Make a digital business card to sell your new passion/hobby. Think of the benefits! It creates a lower carbon footprint and it's 100% free to start.

The nice part about a website is that you can show off a portfolio, contact info, about you, and so on! Also, a lot of web hosting platforms are drag and drop. That means, no coding, no downloads, no installs, or anything super complicated. I would suggest a good starting point would be to visit WordPress or Wix. If you have some html coding knowledge you can try your hand at Google sites. For a small review on these check out my blog post here!

2. Get on Social Media: Social media isn't for everyone and I myself am not a huge fan. However, when it comes to marketing myself and my work, I use social media as a tool! It is great to post samples of what you can do and get some feedback. Have a business mind and don't take the "troll" comments to heart!

3. Stream (optional): Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and possibly more have streaming options. If you're doing something artistic, put on a performance! If you're doing something more analytical like advice or "what you need to know about taxes", put on an educational seminar! Get yourself out there and known! Streaming on one or all these platforms has significantly helped my viewership on my digital sources and personally inspired me to keep on trekking!

My experience.

I started late and totally regret it. With so much to choose from, it became difficult to pick just one thing that would interest me to explore. Then as I got older, obligations, relationships, and adulting created road bumps. I really enjoy writing and this blog, although not the biggest, best, or most lucrative, it provides some level of self accomplishment. It also satisfies what I love most; to help people!

My advice? Don't wait. If you feel it's too late? It never is. Just take one baby step every day. Don't allow anyone and yourself to limit your capabilities to learn something new and to succeed with it.

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