Jul 26, 2018
How to Turn Your  Passion into a Business

This guide will teach you how to turn your passion into a business

 

 

 

 


Your Success is where your passion lies~~~ Felix A. Duyilemi
 

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What is your passion? Is it a passion to?-Write?-Sing?-travel?-teach?-compose?-organize?-plan?-create?-smile?-research?-help?-counsel ?

If you wonder what you can do with this, I want to teach you how to turn your passion into a business.


Work becomes fun when you are working on what you are passionate about.


Look around you the people who are truly fulfilled in life are people who have made their passion their career.

Brian Tracy Coaches
Anthony Robbins motivates
 
Shakespeare wrote books
 
Messi plays football
 
 
Tiger woods plays golf…
Felix Duyilemi preaches, writes and coaches
 
and the list goes on.


Success becomes fun when passion romances with work.

When you find your passion, you won’t look for a job again.

You don’t have to abandon your passion for the lifestyle you want.

The truth is, your passion will create the lifestyle you want!

If your passion is writing, then write. If it’s singing, sing. Whatever your passion is, that is where your blessing is.
 

“Your passion contains the seed to your greatness”

 

You can turn your passion into a business.


A man once said, when you find your vocation, you have found your vacation. When you are doing what you are passionate about you have found what really make life rewarding and fulfilling.


Your passion contains the seed to your greatness.


People like Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Larry Page, Donald Trump and others are really into the business they are passionate about.

They do what they love and get paid doing it. The money they have is a token of reward for working on their passion.


Recently I was invited to speak at a business summit and I really enjoyed myself delivering my speech, it was awesome.


When I was paid at the end of the program, I was almost tempted to ask, “for what?” It was then it dawned on me that I was really paid for enjoying myself while sharing my passion with others.

Right now, whatever your passion is you can really be fulfilled, even financially, doing it.


Many people make the mistake of abandoning their passion so that they can make a living, what they fail to realize is that making a living should be a by-product of pursuing their passion.



If you are in a dreary job that wears you out physically, emotionally and spiritually just because you have bills to pay, you can’t really enjoy life.

If you have to wake up every Monday with a frown face and wait until Friday to say TGIF (Thank God it’s Friday), you are in a wrong job!

When you are doing what you are passionate about, you will wake up every day saying TGIT( Thank God it’s Today!). That is how to really live life maximally.

You can turn your passion into a business
 

You can make a business out of your passion no matter what it’s. If you like to read for instance, can you make money out of that? Decidedly yes!


You can share what you read in books, organize seminar, create a blog, edit books and even become a consultant.

If you like sports you could become a sportswriter or photographer, work in sports management. You could become a sport analyst, a coach, a manager or a team publicist.

Today you can make a living from making people laugh, dance, sing, write, design, talk or from just anything!You don’t have to endure life, you can enjoy it.

Read, 20 Non Time Wasting Ways to Make Money Online in 2023


The best way to do that is to find what you like and build a business around it. If you like sitting at home, that is not bad, don’t worry about people leaving their homes early.


Just think of what you can do from home. There is a popular blogger in Nigeria who makes lot of money from home. You can turn your passion to a business.


Think of what you can do with your passion first, the money will follow if you become good at it.


Here are my 5 Rules of Success

1. Find out What You love.

2. Find out how to make money doing what you love.

3. Get a Coach or Mentor

4. Start Doing it.

5. Don’t allow your fears to stop you.

Let’s explain this in details: 

Step 1: Find Out What You Love

Before turning your passion into a business, it’s essential to identify what truly ignites your enthusiasm.

 

Reflect on your interests, hobbies, and skills. Your passion is the foundation upon which your business will thrive.

 

Action Ideas: Dive deep into self-discovery. Assess your strengths, values, and the activities that bring you joy.

Consider taking personality assessments or engaging in introspective exercises to gain clarity about your passions. These insights will guide you in choosing a venture aligned with your authentic self.

 

Step 2: Explore How to Make Money Doing What You Love

Passion can be monetized in various ways. Research the market to understand how your passion aligns with existing needs or trends.

 

Explore different business models, from product sales to services, and assess which suits your passion best. Develop a unique selling proposition (USP) that sets your venture apart.

 

Action Ideas: Conduct market research and competitor analysis. Identify gaps in the market where your passion can provide unique solutions.

 

Investigate successful businesses in your niche to understand their strategies. Adapt and innovate, ensuring your passion aligns with market demands, ensuring sustainable revenue streams.

 

Step 3: Get a Coach or Mentor

 

A mentor or coach provides invaluable guidance. They offer insights, share experiences, and help you navigate challenges.

 

A mentorship relationship can accelerate your learning curve and inspire confidence in your business decisions.

 

Action Ideas: Seek mentors within your passion’s industry. Attend networking events, conferences, or join online communities to connect with experienced professionals.

 

Invest time in building meaningful relationships. Be open to learning and adapt their proven strategies to your business context.

 

Step 4: Start Doing It

 

Action is the bridge between your passion and a successful business. Start small, test your ideas, and gather feedback.

 

Create a minimum viable product (MVP) or offer pilot services to gauge market response. Embrace the learning process and be open to adjusting your approach based on customer feedback.

 

Action Ideas: Develop a detailed business plan outlining your goals, target audience, revenue streams, and marketing strategies.

 

Create a timeline with actionable steps. Execute your plan with enthusiasm, focusing on building a strong brand presence and delivering exceptional value to your customers.

 

Step 5: Overcome Your Fears

Fear of failure or the unknown can be paralyzing. Acknowledge your fears but don’t let them hinder your progress.

 

Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Develop a resilient mindset, learn from setbacks, and use them as stepping stones toward your goals.

 

Action ideas: Cultivate a growth mindset. Embrace failures as learning experiences. Surround yourself with positive influences and like-minded individuals who uplift your spirit.

 

Practice mindfulness and visualization techniques to manage anxiety and maintain focus. Celebrate your achievements, regardless of size, to boost your confidence.

 

By connecting these steps, you create a holistic approach to turning your passion into a successful business. It’s a journey that involves self-discovery, strategic planning, continuous learning, and the courage to overcome obstacles.

 

Stay persistent, adaptable, and true to your passion, and you’ll transform your dreams into a thriving business reality.

If you follow this guide, you can turn your passion into a profitable business!

Let’s Talk: Why do you think many people don’t pursue their passion? Leave your opinion in the comment box. Thank you. Don’t forget to share this article in all your social media platforms

 

Felix A. Duyilemi is the Senior Pastor of Christ Classic Int’l Ministries and the world’s #1 Greatness and Leadership Coach who specializes in helping people create extraordinary results by becoming aware of their infinite potential. He is the creator of  1000X Results Coaching Program, a Coaching Program designed to skyrocket your results.

Felix A. Duyilemi is the author of the Award-winning book, “How to Borrow God’s Brain to Succeed” and other top-rated books and has giving more than  5000 talks on subjects ranging from Success Ideation, Mindset, Leadership and Potential Maximization. His latest book is “How to Monetize Your Brain.”

When he’s not learning, or coaching or speaking, he’s at home enjoying the company of his amazing family!Reach him at [email protected]

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Feb 8, 2016
7 EXTRA-ORDINARY CHOICES ORDINARY PEOPLE MAKE TO LIVE EXTRA-ORDINARY LIVES






In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves.
The process never ends until we die.
 And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.
                                                                        Eleanor Roosevelt

 

How will you sum up your life at the end?

 A.  Wasted?

  B. Partially lived?

 C. Indifferent?

D.At least?

 E.Fully lived, destiny maximized?

The truth is one day your name will be mentioned as Prof/Dr/ Mr/ Mrs So  So and So(1970-20?), that small (-) will represent the duration of your life. It will represent your days on earth. It will represent how you live your life. It will represent the answer you chose in the above options. Will that dash represent a wasted life or a life fully maximized? The answer depends on the choices you make. Life will always present you alternatives, but you can choose the direction of your life. You can choose a life well lived not in terms of quantity but of quality.

 I was in a meeting when a man was talking about the quality of Jesus’s life, he said, “Jesus accomplished in his 33½ years what Methuselah couldn’t accomplish in his 969 years!” I said “what a profound thought!”  

You see, everybody in life is capable of living an extra-ordinary life. Any failure can become a success. You can drastically transform your life by making extra-ordinary choices. It’s our decision that decides our destiny!

Here are 7 extra-ordinary choices ordinary people make to live extra-ordinary lives.

 

1.Choose To Fulfill Your Destiny No Matter What!

I heard Lisa Nichols say in one of her interviews “Choose to be a no matter what person” I want you to purpose in your heart that no matter what you are going through, you are going to fulfill the destiny of God for your life. No matter the circumstances of your birth, no matter what the experiences of your growing up were, no matter where you are, no matter where you have been, no matter what your past lifestyles were – no matter what- choose to fulfill your destiny! Choose.

 

   Choose to go forward in the face of overwhelming odds. Choose to go forward whether you are appreciated or not, whether you are noticed or not and whether the money is there or not

. Choose not to live an ordinary life again!

 

 

 

2.Choose not to look down on yourself

 

Don’t look down on yourself. It’s true you might have tried before and failed. Your friends and colleagues might not think too highly of you. Your current relationships might have drained your self-esteem. You may be feeling currently empty! Whatever, it is. You are more than this! Don’t allow what is happening around you to destroy you and your purpose. Your value in God’s eyes is far beyond your past performances and the opinions of others around. You are a destiny child.

 

Reclaim your life. Promise yourself you will not live this way. Promise yourself, you will bless your world with the greatness God has put in you. Forgive your past, embrace a new day. Celebrate your destiny. Let go of your limiting beliefs and thought system.  Choose to come out of your past and enter into the future God has for you! It is a choice you must make!


Recommend book:

It’s In You: How to Get What You Want With What You Have


 

3.Choose to keep making progress

Efforts add up.

Make a daily commitment to become better. There is always a room for self-improvement.
I have seen people who haven’t CHANGED in the last five years. They simply have repeated same experience for five times. They have grown older but not better!
Don’t live your life that way.
The difference between excellence and mediocrity is just an extra thought as a result of extra knowledge.

Don’t be an old dog that can’t learn new tricks.
Always stay open to new ideas that will help you fulfill your destiny on earth.
Talent in its raw state has no commercial value; it has to be sharpened to become any commercial value.
Yet there are many uncultured talents that pass through our streets daily.


Through daily and constant improvement, talent can become skill and skill can become competence!
Competence is talent in its final state.

 

There is always a place at the top for a man who is always thinking up, acting up and staying up.
Don’t forget that the enemy of best is ‘better.’ Choose to keep making progress everyday of your life, of course, only in the direction of your destiny.

 

4.Choose Not to Let A Knocked Down, Knock You Out!

 

Knocked down 7times, rise up 8times!
Don’t allow a setback to turn to a pack up, don’t turn a comma to a full stop, and refuse to allow refusals, rejections or denials as your fate.
Whatever, keep going. You are on a destiny journey.
Winners don’t quit, quitters don’t win.
King Solomon observes; ‘A righteous man falls seven times, seven times he rises again’ I perceive that is what makes that man righteous!

Persistence is greater than genius

. Choose to keep taking the next step.

 

Choose To Be a Positive Influence

 

“You are the salt of the world…” Said Jesus.
About 8years ago I wrote my First Book entitled “Your Importance to Your Generation.” My passion hasn’t changed. The core of that book is how you can use your life to influence your world. Now I like the word “influence” because of its meaning. To influence means to exact a weight upon something. Impact is another word that is closely related.

 

When Jesus said “you are the salt of the world” He had

the word “influence” in mind. The purpose of salt in the soup is to ‘influence’ it. To add taste! Do you get it? To be an influencer simply means to add “taste” to your world. To add taste to your family; your community, your nation and the world at large.

 

The Psychologists believe that an average person influences 10 persons a day either on the conscious level or unconsciously. However, the influence could be positive or negative.
The point is: You are already influencing somebody. Is it +, – or ±?
Don’t look at yourself and say what can I do? You see, it’s not much salt that causes much influence in the soup, it’s little.
You have got what it takes to make a difference where you are. Your “little” contribution could make a major difference. Part of your destiny is to influence people positively.
Make a conscious decision to become a positive influence everywhere you go. See the impact we can together make in our world. Don’t forget you have a role to play in your generation.

 

6.Choose To Participate In Life

 

Life is not meant to be a TV watched on a screen. Life is meant to be lived, to be involved. And all of us have equal chances. Nobody is overqualified, nobody is under qualified. We all have right to participate in life.

Don’t live your life as though you had less right to live.
Get fully involved!
Put on your jersey, find your own number, locate your own field, start the game!
Don’t go consult others whether you are qualified or not, nobody has that verdict on you. In the game of life you decide to play and that is all.

It’s good to cheer, appreciate, applaud other players; but don’t be carried away to forget to play your own game.
Start the game, take the next pass, dribble your fears, doubts, restraints, constraints and take the ball to the goalpost!

Score some g-o-a-l-s!
Be actively involved in life; participate fully!

7.Choose To Bring Out the Greatness God has put in You.

I love this statement by Marianne Williamson. Please read it carefully:

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,

talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you NOT to be?

You are a child of God.

Your playing small doesn’t serve the world.

There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other

people won’t feel insecure around you.

We were born to manifest the glory that is within us.

It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone.

As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other

people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence

automatically liberates others.


Friend, bring it out. Let your light shine. Choose to bring out the greatness God has put into you. The whole world is excitedly waiting for the beauty of your destiny.

 

Culled from Chapter Seven of my new book “How to Find Your Life Purpose: Embracing Your Personal Greatness” available here

About The Author

Dr. Duyilemi Akindele Felix is a renowned  writer and International Inspirational Speaker. He is a popularly sought after Speaker in Corporate Organizations, Schools, Seminars and Churches. He has written a number of inspirational books including “It’s In You” “Pick Up Your Broken dreams” “Wake Up Your Destiny” and others.

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