Commitment, Drive and Passion

I am very blessed to have had the opportunity to do what I’m passionate about as well as continue to earn a stable income in a traditional corporate position. Reflecting on the common threads that push me to do something well and be in a place of creativity and learning without the fear of failure. I can say that drive and commitment have served me well.

Sometimes if you’ve been in your job for a while, it can feel like a monotonous space that needs to be refreshed. For some, it is a trigger for them to look for promotion or work for a new company. Others may feel they have become “stuck” or feel “trapped” in their job and are looking for new ways to gain more fulfillment in the work they are doing. I say…why not take the opportunity to explore a new opportunity while you keep your “day job”? Being comfortable in a stable work environment that you’re succeeding in affords you to have the room you need to pursue other income earning interests that don’t interfere with the “daily grind”.

Having a gift or skillset that you can make money from…AND is or could be in demand can be more enjoyable. It helps to know there could be a reward when you are going through challenges or aren’t making any money initially. By starting with a hobby that can have some monetization, you have the wiggle room needed to work on business development at a slower pace without being plagued by the need to earn income. Your attention span will be held long enough to set goals and build muscles as an entrepreneur.

Having a strong level of commitment to engage in business development activities after work, on weekends and sometimes holidays is very important to be able to withstand lulls and challenges that come with new business territory. Also having enough courage to share about the work you’re doing and making a conscious effort to engage others in goals, aspirations, and personal business interests. The act of sharing builds your confidence and is a great sales tool for you to use while you’re in the early stages of building a business.

So, start with the basics, give people understanding about your product, service or ideas and receive their questions or feedback as marketing research to help you along the way. Be Brave…ask questions of the people you know about your products and services to pinpoint your audience. Don’t be afraid to ask how much someone would pay for the product so you can gauge how to appropriately price your time, effort, and product or service.