Comments on: Should You Follow Your Passion?

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:47:51 +0000

Hi
I really enjoyed the video which for me has finally answered the question and put put it to bed.
I got involved in marketing on line primarily to promote my off line business. I then started writing etc about my passion which was nice and easy but didnt put money in the bank.
I have only recently started to explore other markets for financial rewards but I am developing a passion for the process and I enjoy this business now.

By: Paula from Affiliate Blog Online

Paula from Affiliate Blog Online — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:59:59 +0000

I just had to tweet this post – I loved how you used the analogy of a bookstore or a grocery store owner not having used every product in their store….excellent!

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:44:03 +0000

I’ve always struggled with the word “passion”. I’m one of those people who has mastered just about everything I’ve put my mind to. For me, it’s about getting absorbed to the point of losing track of time, getting satisfaction from what I’ve done. But “passion”? I don’t even know what people mean by that.

By: joyce

joyce — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:43:38 +0000

wel. following my passion is one of my goal in life. doing something without love is damnly near of ruining your life.i think thats why some people cannot accept failures in ligfe because they wont able to follow their passion they only do the things that somebody dectated on them to do this,or do that..

life is just a matter of choice and chance so we have to follow our passion in every single strip of our desision..so that whatever happens you wont regret it! and youll be happy for it:) nice topic..

By: Brutus

Brutus — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:19:22 +0000

I always follow my passion. Thank you for the cool article..

By: Andrew Wood, custom web development

Andrew Wood, custom web development — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:34:11 +0000

passion and ambition are key but above all that you have to have a solid understanding inside and out about the product or service you are going to sell.

By: Jan@punks

Jan@punks — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:48:30 +0000

I think that you’re probabyle be not very successful selling things you don’t believe in or doing something just for the money. Passion increase the value of your work.

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:32:14 +0000

Well, a nice “rant,” but, in throwing out a lot of emotional arguments, this piece totally overlooked the reason WHY we are told to “follow our passion.” Actually, there are many reasons. First of all, If you try to promote something you don’t really believe in, it is quite possible that your readers will see right through you. They will be able to tell that you don’t really know what you are talking about. Secondly, since a lot of website marketing is done through article writing, it is a lot easier and quicker to write about something you already know about than to try to research each article beforehand. Finally, it becomes very TEDIOUS to write article after article after article about something that you have very little interest in.

How come this piece didn’t even consider any of these non-emotional points?

By: Best Home Alarm

Best Home Alarm — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:04:55 +0000

I find that if I do something only for the money, I lose interest — even after I make a “bunch” of it.

Money in itself is hollow.

I think you have to at least be interested if not passionate about what you do… or you will lose interest.

By: Advent Calendars

Advent Calendars — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:52:46 +0000

What if your passion is changing your money situation? then aren’t you following both money and your passion? Very interesting post…makes me think.

By: Learn Internet Marketing

Learn Internet Marketing — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:53:56 +0000

When I first started I followed my passion, then eventually spread out from there. I must admit I personally think by starting off with something that I had an interest in, it made it easier for me!

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:02:52 +0000

I love this perspective. I’ve been struggling with exactly this. Thanks.

I agree with everything in the video except worrying about what friends and family think and say. It’s not their life and I don’t care what they think or say.

Other than that, yes. Getting out and earning some cash has been in the forefront and being able to help others or know my true passion has been blurred because of the stress of the treadmill.

Thanks for writing about this, PPG. It’s a good one and perhaps the fire I need under my butt.

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By: Web Design Software

Web Design Software — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:20:36 +0000

hi..!!very nice post.the title is very meaningful.after seen the video i think this is very inspiring.thanks for sharing the idea’s.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:19:23 +0000

Love your site alot. Continue to give quality info to the IM community.

By: HTGH

HTGH — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:21:21 +0000

Hi Jennifer,

Love, love, love your site!

I was so frustrated with trying to learn how to make money online, and you have made that frustration dissipate and given me not only useful information but hope as well – which may be even more important.

I did have some questions, of course, but I think your knowledgebase might have been hacked. When I clicked on View all questions, a big, black box with a skull came up and words to the effect that you’ve been hacked. This was yesterday. I don’t dare check to see if it’s been fixed or not.

Thanks again, Jennifer!

By: Waken | NetBizSimplified

Waken | NetBizSimplified — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:51:20 +0000

Very nice example you’re giving Jenny. Well, you definitely have your points but I’m more convenient in promoting products that I have tried myself. It’s kind of weird to endorse something that I know nothing about.

Anyway, I agree with you if I am just pointing people to products that they are looking for to products that I know exist without giving any endorsement to it.

Waken

By: Mike Collins

Mike Collins — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:28:47 +0000

Profit. Their are lots of niches that people are passionate about but aren’t willing to spend money on. Best to find a niche that you can work in AND make money from.

By: John Tanner

John Tanner — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:09:49 +0000

The introduction to this post seems to mirror my experience. For over a year I tried to build a hole by hole golf portal to promote golf courses using real pictures shot from various angles on each hole, but I haven’t made the money.

I think it’s okay that I should change direction and concentrate on products and services that people are desperately seeking.

If I succeed here, maybe I’ll have the money to make the golf site work.

As always, you’ve provided a thought provoking post.

Thanks
John

By: David

David — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:27:41 +0000

Always, always, always follow your passion. The money will then follow you later.

Don’t try and make money just try and complete a small project first.