Do what you love
April 2nd, 2010
Do what you love and do it now.
I’ve been on my own for less than 36 hours, but I’ve already done about 14 hours of ‘work’. Some of my friends have already asked, “I thought you were going on your own to work less”. My reply, “I am”.
When you do what you love, it is no longer work. I know this is cliché but it has some truth to it. When you find your passion and turn it into your work, you no longer work. Sure, there are moments and things that will suck, but the majority of your time will be awesome, self fulfilling and happy.
What is it that you’re passionate about? Are you doing it right now? If not, how come? Don’t make excuses for yourself. There is always time for change. If you want to be a cook take some cooking classes and/or get a 10 hour/ week gig at a local restaurant. Want to work for yourself? Do it. Save enough cash over the next few months and then go. If your biggest worry is taxes and health insurance then good, it means you’re not worrying about income, clients or projects. Solve your taxes problem, hire an accountant. They’re relatively cheap when you consider all the problems and headaches they’ll alleviate from you. For health insurance, find some through your local government (if its provided) or even go through COBRA for now (although not the cheapest solution, but it could be a temporary fix). If you live in Mass go to https://www.mahealthconnector.org , they’ve got decent plans for amazing prices. I’m currently paying $168/month for mine and that’s awesome. (Big props to Marc Amos for showing me the site).
Hundreds of other people have said it before and I know I’m not the first, but whatever is in your way of doing great things – remove them. Chances are your excuses for not doing something are thin and can be easily solved.
“Mike, what if I fail”
So what? You failed. Oh well. Get back up and try it (or something else) again. We’re not in school anymore, failing isn’t the worst thing in the world (although they make it appear that way). You’re never going to be 100% successful at everything you do. Deal with that fact and move on.
Enjoy your life and produce great work, not excuses.