Now What?® Coaching
from Laura Berman Fortgang
The idea of turning your passion into a business may sound terrific, but what does it take to do that authentically – to create a profitable business and keep the passion alive? Today’s article addresses this question and offers some important points to consider before starting down the path of entrepreneurship.
“Six Steps Turning Passion into Profit.”
“When love and skill work together expect a masterpiece.” John Ruskin
According to Paula Pant, author of the blog Afford Anything, it’s a myth that only specific vocations are prestigious. We think she raises some valid points. How does prestige factor in to your career decisions?
“Never ask, “What reason do I have to be happy?” Instead ask, “To what purpose can I attach my happiness?” Robert Brault
by Now What?® Coaching Founder, Laura Berman Fortgang
This is coaching 101, but it’s not old news. It’s news that needs to be revisited anytime you get stuck. If you’re not getting the results
you want, if you’re frustrated because you feel clueless as to your next steps or if you just feel stale, these basics will be worth the visit.
When you feel stuck it means the energy that flows through your body and your environment is stuck and some very concrete moving of the furniture, literally and figuratively, can get things flowing again.
Recently, I found myself in a slow-moving time. My weight was up. My energy was low. My business had too much waiting going on and not enough momentum. I knew it was time to revisit the basics. I changed my game with food and the gym. I spoke some truths in relationships that weren’t working and I cleared out my closet, my garage, and my kids’ rooms getting rid of stuff we no longer needed or used.
I kept up my home and work responsibilities but put the bulk of my weekend time into this endeavor. Out of the blue (but not really because this is what happens when you do this) I got an inquiry about blogging for the Huffington Post because the editor had been at Kripalu where I recently led a retreat and my books called to her from the shelves as a match for her department.
I cleared my way to a new opportunity (and a few others that showed up in the same week) and so can you.
MOVE—Get your body moving. If you do yoga, do more. If you exercise, change your routine. If you don’t do anything, start walking for twenty or thirty minutes a day. Just get that energy moving!
DUMP—Get rid of stuff. Go paperless, pare down to only essentials in your closet, gift or donate unwanted items. Immediately! (not someday)
ACQUIRE—Invest in that which will help you operate more effectively. For example, if you can’t get papers off your desk? Buy a two or three tiered in/out box and create a new system.
SHIFT– Shift relationships that are not working. Have that difficult conversation or take a break from someone or a group you may need to take time away from.
INSPIRE—Motivate yourself by doing something that inspires you. Whether it’s a walk in nature or scaring yourself silly by doing something you’ve long thought of attempting.
All of these things ‘shake the bushes’ as I call it and get the cobwebs out of your brain and your routine. The results can be very rewarding. From that ah-ha realization to a new opportunity, you will cause change.
Do it until the dawn breaks and the next time you are stagnant or stuck, do it again. It’s a rinse and repeat type of thing.
We’re here if you need help.
“Talents are common, everyone has them – but rare is the courage to follow our talents where they lead.” Anon