I really enjoyed this week's readings and especially videos. In Guy Kawasaki's video he mentioned focusing on passion more than money. I have always agreed with that statement. While money is important the the welfare of our future families and whether we will starve or not (extreme) enjoying life is more important. I have never thought about the career I want to do with my first interest being how much money I will earn from it. My thought process about what careers I want to choose has been, "What do I enjoy doing most? What am I good at?" And recently I've added, "What could I lose track of time doing? And what would be the most fulfilling career for me?"
So far what I have come up with are piano and photography. I started a piano teaching business and every time I teach I feel fulfilled because I am helping someone learn what I love. I also love teaching because it is so much fun to see my students grasp a musical concept. It's the same with photography, though that is more of a hobby. I can lose track of time taking pictures of flowers, landscapes, and even people I am discovering. Even though those aren't the most money making careers out there I will be happier pursuing what I love and not what gains the most money. My job doesn't feel like a job, it feels like I'm going to play. That's a good feeling.
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