Hobby to Career

When Your Passion Becomes a Career

Is it possible to convert a hobby to career? Have you ever noticed that when someone is passionate about a hobby or topic it is nearly impossible for them to talk about anything else? A few years ago we all heard the story of a quarterback playing in the championship game who had been stocking shelves in a grocery store the year before. Obviously his body was doing a job that he probably needed, but his heart was still consumed with a passion that he was unwilling to surrender. His tenacity eventually helped him realize the dream of all professional quarterbacks – an NFL Championship.

If you find yourself consumed by a topic, hobby or interest you should consider if there is an opportunity to turn your passion into a career. Here are a few inspiring stories about how everyday people turned their hobby into a career:

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As you review these examples you will notice a few common threads. First the people had an extreme interest in their subject matter. You will also notice that they did not surrender their day jobs until they were sure their passion was a career.

If you know of an inspiring story send it to us and we’ll try to include it here.