It is important to turn your interest into your work but what seems even more important at times is the ability to make a living being good provider to your family. However, when the mere idea of having a job that involves your interest enlightens your mood, imagine the happiness of those who have been fortunate enough to get a job in the field of their interest. If it sounds like an impossible idea then you are the one who is better off making a safe choice of a regular job since it takes a big heart to make your own way in life. Factors that mostly inhibit you from turning your interest into your work are:
Fear of being unsuccessful
You want to make the perfect choice when it comes to your career since it makes an everlasting effect on everything you do in life. A wrong choice can make you end jobless which means all other aspects of your life would suffer. However, have you ever realize the fact that though the decision is difficult but you would be living your dreams and never get bored with your work.
Family values
Sometimes your family does not approve of the choice that you desire to make regarding your career. Family no doubt plays an important role in your life and it is always good to have them by your side for every decision you make. However, you have to consider that your family may not be aware of the possibilities that you can eventually come across. If your choice does not make you happy, it would never be able to please your loved ones.
Skills and abilities
It’s rare that you get confident of your abilities and skills related to your interests. You always have certain doubts that never let you take a step further. Remember, there is no one who always knows it all. It is always good to have a little uncertainty since it keeps you focused. Being perfect is a hypothetical situation. If your gut felling approve of the idea then do not hesitate to follow your dreams. Follow a strict daily routine to master the field of your interest. Internet has widens the scope of possibilities, people who are passionate about something defy the needs of having a mentor.
Personal standards
What comprises happiness for you? What is more important to you, security or living your dream? Who do you value the most, people who follow their dreams or those who are successful regardless of their interest in things they do? The answers to these questions give you an insight to your own personality, giving you a clear idea about the choice in your career. There is nothing more satisfactory then making a profession out of your interest. Moreover, security is not sustainable regardless of any career field.
Risk that seems avoidable
Choosing a career that million others have preferred comforts the desire to be safe and secure in life. It seems like avoiding the risk, which on the contrary limits your options instead. However, it has to be the other way around. A career field, which has been explored enough, could never offer you a comprising career. Innovative beliefs let you make a choice that is not only fulfilling but also make you a pioneer in the field.
Trust and follow your heart
If you know deep down inside you that your passion would keep you happy, the ways of making a living is not a big deal at all. In modern society, there are many examples of those who have altogether different ways of making a living in life. If you make a research, you would find a million examples of people who have discovered new way of turning their passion into their profession.
Many others have done it
Jan Koum and Brian Action, the founders of “What’s app” have touched new milestones simply turning their vision into reality. Read the biographies and watch you tube messages of those who made their dreams of turning their passion into their profession possible.
The biggest fear is the failure to make your living, but there has never any achievement without facing your fears and taking risks. You can’t be a success or failure unless you give it your best shot.