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5 ways to pursue a passion project while working a full-time job
At the end of the week or the month, review and track your progress, reminding yourself of the goals you have achieved.
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There is one truth that applies to everybody and to all fields: passion leads to meaningful results.
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In order to be able to be happy, one should do what he or she likes as work. However, not always what we are drawn to can bring us money.
If you are willing to pursue your hobby and make profit out of it, you should first make sure that doing what you like can actually help you live a decent life. Therefore, if you do have a hobby, you might want to consider checking out if there is a real market for it. For almost everything that is well presented there can be a market. So go on and take your chance!
Once you have committed to turning your passion into something profitable, the next step is to carefully research the options: check if there is a real demand for your offer, have a a look at what competition has to offer, etc.
Furthermore, maybe the most important is to find ways to innovate. This way, you will develop your competitive spirit and gain clients while learning to become better in the chosen field.
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Passion is not something you discover.
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Most internships serve as a trial run for a job — while you’re acquiring skills and knowledge, you’re also trying to see if you want to commit.
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According to a recent survey of U.S. workers, only 20% report being truly passionate about work.
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