Passion… 🥰
Over the years, I’ve many times told my readers and students to do what they loved.
That was what kept me going many times back when I started.
My first real list, 20 years ago, was all about computer tips and tricks and I had fun writing those tips.
Right, okay, sometimes it was boring.
Most of the time, I wrote them anyway and sent them out every Friday.
Can doing what you love make you money?
Absolutely. I’ve done that many times.
But… there are several buts. 🤷
Doing what you love doesn’t always make money. I ran a list with brain puzzles almost 20 years ago and I couldn’t monetize it.
Some people love gaming and make a fortune with guides and YouTube ads.
Others make nothing.
I think that for a passion to be able to make you money, it must be something people are willing to pay for.
And you must do it consistently.
I’ve followed gamers who took a break when World of Warcraft got boring for them.
That’s fine if it’s a hobby… why bother then? But if it’s your business, then ha, sorry, pal, but you need to stick with it.
Through thick and thin…
Now, one of my passions is writing. But like most people, sometimes I need a little push to write more than just a couple of emails a day and perhaps a chapter of a book.
So what would any rational human being do?
Join a "write a million words between April 1st and December 31st" challenge, right?
I mean… why not? 🤔
Publishable words…
So I need to publish, which I do.
The emails I write now go to my blog. And a blog needs pictures.
And it so happens that you can get a Depositphotos deal on AppSumo right now.
That solves the pictures problem.
You need pictures? Then I suggest you get this offer. They never get better than what you’ll see on AppSumo.
Oh, and just in case you’re wondering… Yes, I make a commission if you buy through my link. A whopping 5% so I really depend on your support. No? 🤣🤣🤣
Get it just for your own sake then.