Try one, see how that works

Build Income

OK, you’re pursuing your passion, you’ve developed your skills, you’ve built an audience. Now what? How does that pay your bills?

You build income streams. There are many, many ways to do that, including:

• Give away free articles but charge for ebooks or other digital products (that’s what I do).
• Create a subscription or membership service for powerful content.
• Create online courses.
• Sell ads or run ads from ad networks.
• Do consulting or freelancing.
• Do speaking engagements or training seminars.
• Sell physical stuff online or on a site such as Etsy.
• Create an app and sell it on the Apple or Android platforms.
• Build a web app and charge for the premium version.
• Provide a service where you go to people’s houses and do something for them (yardwork, massage, fitness training, houspainting, etc.).
• Sell T-shirts or coffee mugs or stickers with your slogan or logo.
• Sell other people’s stuff as an affiliate and get commissions.

Which of these should you do? Try one, see how that works, then try another, then another. See what works best and be willing to build multiple income streams.

The Empowerment of Creating Your Own Job

I’ve only given you a rough outline but if I gave away every step that would be taking away all the fun. The fun is learning how to do it yourself!

There is something incredibly empowering about seizing control of your life and creating the job you want, rather than waiting for it to happen or waiting for someone to give it to you. You are no longer a passive viewer of the world, but someone actively changing it. You become your own boss, pursuing your own goals. That’s incredible.

If you’re out of a job or stuck in a lousy job, I feel for you. But look at your horrible situation as a wonderful opportunity to change your life and do something great. It could be the best thing you’ve ever done.