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Ask HN: Once you've found your passion, how do you monetize it?

2 pointsby softwareqrafterover 7 years ago
How does one turn his found passion into a profitable and scalable business?

3 comments

uptownover 7 years ago
Do you need to? It&#x27;s okay to be passionate about things that aren&#x27;t profitable.<p>But if you&#x27;re looking to build a career around your passion, I&#x27;d recommend introducing yourself to people who work in that industry. This will help you learn more about the industry, and possibly identify pain-points in that industry which you could seek to address with a business.
sharemywinover 7 years ago
There&#x27;s no saying you can.<p>For every American Idol stars look how many people show up and never make it on the show.<p>Passion + Ability + Luck ~ Success<p>Also, this is an interesting talk about what it takes to start a movement.<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.ted.com&#x2F;talks&#x2F;derek_sivers_how_to_start_a_movement" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.ted.com&#x2F;talks&#x2F;derek_sivers_how_to_start_a_moveme...</a>
PaulHouleover 7 years ago
Every answer to that question is different! For most people, however, it will involve tasking risk, probably a lot of risk.