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All of us are passionate about something or the other. For some of us,
it is music, for others, it is designing, for others it is computers
etc. However, the ironical part is, a large majority of people fail to
follow their passion in life. There are hundreds of books written on how
one must do what he loves to do. However, somehow, people fail to
follow that and subject themselves to 50-60 years of drudgery on an average.
Most times, the problem is of security.
People are afraid to take risks in life and settle for the safer path.
If you think that turning your passion into a career is fraught with
danger too, here are some tips on how to make a smoother transition:
Have a back-up plan
We all feel more confident when we know we have something to fall back
on. Before you pursue your passion full-time, build a back-up plan. That
ways. You will be able to give your passion the best shot. For example,
if you want to do something in music, don’t jump straight into it. Have
a day job and keep pursuing music part-time. Do so until the time comes
when you are ready to take the plunge.
Don’t limit yourself to your immediate environment
That is the mistake most people do when they venture into turning their passion into a career. Do not think about the opportunities
in your immediate ecosystem. There is a whole world out there with
plenty of opportunities. With internet and social networking, that world
is within your reach. Reach out to opportunities outside your
ecosystem. Sooner or later, you will meet success.
Meet new people
You never know who might hold the key to your future. Don’t be afraid
to talk to people while traveling. Sure, you will meet some douche bags
every now and then, but generally, people don’t really mind making new
friends. Expand your network, and soon, you will see opportunities coming your way.
Use the online platform
Internet is a great place to promote yourself and your passion too. It doesn’t matter what your
passion is, there is always a platform to help you. If you are
passionate about music, there is Soundcloud and Beatport; if you are
interested in starting a business, there is Linkedin; if you are
passionate about blogging, start with having a blog on Wordpress.
Perfect your skills
Nothing works better in building a career than perfecting your skills. Be the best in what you do. People can’t ignore really skilled people for long.
Believe in yourself
This is most important of them all. You have got to believe in yourself
and in your abilities. If you believe in yourself, the world will
believe in you. Don’t be bothered about being stuck in a situation or
ruining your life by following your passion. Even if you fail, there is
always a way out. Life gives you several chances!
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