This is the second of the three part series of posts where I discuss passion, turning the passion into a lively hood, and show another example buried in someone’s experience.
From the first post I talked about some of the things I’m passionate about – education, homeschooling, sharing experiences, and speaking to small groups. The original question was – what do you like doing – especially if money were no object? That list was longer, as I’m sure is yours. It contained things like sleeping (parents never get enough), traveling, sailing, etc. Once you boil off the items that amount to “catching up on life’s experiences”, you get to the things you really like.
From that list, write out ways to make money from them. Don’t throw anything out no matter how much or little money it could make or how difficult or crazy it may seem.
For me I had things like build a boat and sell it, write plans for a sailboat, go back to school and get an education degree …
Then we had to pick one to try. I chose 2 items. One was to create this blog. While this is not generating any income, it addresses my desire to share experiences to our mutual betterment. Due to my wife’s health and the higher than average public schools where we live, we’ve employed something of a hybrid homeschool system. The kids have both spent time at home and time in the public system. We have experience in both that others may find valuable. The second is to do something in the homeschool space. I feel strongly that the one on one mentorship homeshooling provides activates a student’s potential like nothing else. Our daughter is leaving the third grade at public school and returning next fall to home. One area she is weak in is basic math skills. My first challenge is going to be to bolster those. I will be looking for aids I’m able to develop that may help others and they are willing to purchase. Of course, that process will be talked about here.
That’s it. It doesn’t have to be earth shattering on the outside or for anyone else. I assure you for me on the inside – it is. I have so many thoughts about how to move forward with this project that sleeping at night is difficult. I don’t have the end of the story for you yet. Please stay tuned…
What about you – what are your ideas? If you’re looking for 4th grade math or homeschooling, what would make your life easier?
