Tonight, as I sit here curious as to why I continue to put in all of this work without getting paid, I begin to think back to a TEDx presentation by Seth Godin I recently saw. It was about Education, of all things, but everything he said made a lot of sense.
Firstly, he said those of us who learn how to work, try to do less, while we try to do more of the things we love. Things like art, music, hobbies. The things we love we want more of it, yet work always stops us.
Which made me think, shouldn't we all find a job we love and let passion pay the bills?
Much like I continue to write these blogs, and for the past week (minus the weekend) it's been daily. It's been the opportunity for me to discuss work and how we can help each other.
This is my passion. I love writing, but more importantly I love helping others. The first thing I do in the morning is write down ways I can help others. I put the community first, I put my friends first, that's what matters to me.
As some of you know I currently work as the acting Executive Director at a local Nonprofit and as President of CAM Consulting. Unfortunately I'm paid on solely commission. There's no paycheck, there's no benefits...I'm flat broke. The place hasn't done well in advertising what it does and telling people what they're good at. This makes it even harder for me to do for them. But I'm trying.
Again, this is my passion.
So if you're broke, why should we make passion pay the bills?
Because you can. You can do it, just like I'll do it. People who work hard at anything become passionate about it. Mark Cuban said passion is built, not given. I think he's on to something there.
I always said find what makes you happy, find your passion. All throughout college I advised my friends to do what made them happy, yet I sat there and did the opposite. I was about establishing myself and making a name so that the money would pour in. Then I left college and failed to seal the deal with that goal. Why? Because I had no passion in it.
Had I had the passion, the experience was there to make it work, I just lost it. I found passion in new things. Video games, writing, social engagement. I found passion in selling things, making new connections, and video editing. I found passion in nothing I used to.
But now I'm using that passion. While it's a slow start, it's a start. One of these days I'll be exactly where I want to be. It might take forever to get there, but I'm going to get there. Just like you can.
Work hard, passion takes time but it's worth it. Even if it's not something you're currently passionate about. If you see something interesting put the effort into it. Maybe you occasionally like to cook or bake. Try doing it more often and see if you get better at it.
Share the things you enjoy with your friends. Use Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest, and other forms of social media to show your friends what you enjoy and love. You're surely going to find someone with similar interest. They'll support you, or even help you, get to where you want to be. But share the things you love, work hard, and soon you'll become the expert in something you enjoy.
Everyday I see success stories around the Internet about people paying bills with their passion. People like Shay Carl, who became a YouTube sensation by working hard everyday to put up a new video blog and to share his life with the world. It's not for everyone, but it's what he was passionate about and he worked hard to make it his career. He wasn't rich over night, but I guarantee he's doing pretty well now.
That's how you find your passion and make your passion pay the bills. You work hard, you share hard, and you love the hard work you do. It's going to take you time, but the time will pay for itself when you're happy with what you do every day. Just make sure it's something you can do for the rest of your life.
Colby Martin is a Business Consultant and blog writer. For consulting opportunities and services visit: CAM Consulting. This blog is paid for through affiliates and donations. If you'd like to support Colby, contact him at cmartin2829@ymail.com or click the DONATE button on the side of the page.
Firstly, he said those of us who learn how to work, try to do less, while we try to do more of the things we love. Things like art, music, hobbies. The things we love we want more of it, yet work always stops us.
Which made me think, shouldn't we all find a job we love and let passion pay the bills?
Much like I continue to write these blogs, and for the past week (minus the weekend) it's been daily. It's been the opportunity for me to discuss work and how we can help each other.
This is my passion. I love writing, but more importantly I love helping others. The first thing I do in the morning is write down ways I can help others. I put the community first, I put my friends first, that's what matters to me.
As some of you know I currently work as the acting Executive Director at a local Nonprofit and as President of CAM Consulting. Unfortunately I'm paid on solely commission. There's no paycheck, there's no benefits...I'm flat broke. The place hasn't done well in advertising what it does and telling people what they're good at. This makes it even harder for me to do for them. But I'm trying.
Again, this is my passion.
So if you're broke, why should we make passion pay the bills?
Because you can. You can do it, just like I'll do it. People who work hard at anything become passionate about it. Mark Cuban said passion is built, not given. I think he's on to something there.
I always said find what makes you happy, find your passion. All throughout college I advised my friends to do what made them happy, yet I sat there and did the opposite. I was about establishing myself and making a name so that the money would pour in. Then I left college and failed to seal the deal with that goal. Why? Because I had no passion in it.
Had I had the passion, the experience was there to make it work, I just lost it. I found passion in new things. Video games, writing, social engagement. I found passion in selling things, making new connections, and video editing. I found passion in nothing I used to.
But now I'm using that passion. While it's a slow start, it's a start. One of these days I'll be exactly where I want to be. It might take forever to get there, but I'm going to get there. Just like you can.
Work hard, passion takes time but it's worth it. Even if it's not something you're currently passionate about. If you see something interesting put the effort into it. Maybe you occasionally like to cook or bake. Try doing it more often and see if you get better at it.
Share the things you enjoy with your friends. Use Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest, and other forms of social media to show your friends what you enjoy and love. You're surely going to find someone with similar interest. They'll support you, or even help you, get to where you want to be. But share the things you love, work hard, and soon you'll become the expert in something you enjoy.
Everyday I see success stories around the Internet about people paying bills with their passion. People like Shay Carl, who became a YouTube sensation by working hard everyday to put up a new video blog and to share his life with the world. It's not for everyone, but it's what he was passionate about and he worked hard to make it his career. He wasn't rich over night, but I guarantee he's doing pretty well now.
That's how you find your passion and make your passion pay the bills. You work hard, you share hard, and you love the hard work you do. It's going to take you time, but the time will pay for itself when you're happy with what you do every day. Just make sure it's something you can do for the rest of your life.
Colby Martin is a Business Consultant and blog writer. For consulting opportunities and services visit: CAM Consulting. This blog is paid for through affiliates and donations. If you'd like to support Colby, contact him at cmartin2829@ymail.com or click the DONATE button on the side of the page.
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