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dbeserra

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May 13, 2008 8:15 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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When choosing a business, a person should consider their own interests and abilities as well as past experiences. I began a book publishing company through the inspiration of a hobby I shared with my children. I took something that I was interested in and built it into a business. I`m doing well and enjoying my work. The best part is that my children were involved and interested in my projects. I believe a person will be more successful doing something they are suited for, and I would advise others to consider developing their own interests and abilities into their own businesses.
 
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ObsidianLaunch

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May 14, 2008 10:11 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Here, here!!! I couldn`t agree more.

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May 15, 2008 9:00 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I agree, you should follow your passions & interests to help build your dreams.
houseofjerkyjanie

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May 15, 2008 9:23 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I agree about success, in finding your passions and your dreams to lead you on that path.  But,I think  you can also be succesful at anything, if you have the desire to put your heart into it, and do it better.
houseofjerkyjanie5/15/2008 9:38 PM
asharila

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Jul 03, 2009 8:31 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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For a start up like mine- you advise comes handy.  Thank you
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WebJunky

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Jul 04, 2009 11:15 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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to that note, some readers of my blog still ask me the why question.....the answer is simple. if you  lack the passion and interest, it is only  a matter of time before you abandon your project. winning on the internet takes  a lot of time, patience and persistence....and the passion is what drives you each and every day toward success

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You must be passionate about what you do. No passion, no desire. No desire, no motivation to succeed, to improve your skillset, to become more knowledgeable about your field, etc.

And if that`s the case, you will be superseded be people who do nothing but live, breath, eat what you are only half-passionate about.



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Passion is what gives you the edge. Also, you have a better quality life when you do something you really like. I think you need to be borderline obsessed to be successful.

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Dec 01, 2009 11:52 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Passion about what you do is what will keep you motivated to do better.  With passion comes the need to learn more and be updated in the industry you are in.  Passion forces you to improve on good methods to make it better.  Passion makes you want to do the best that you can do.

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Dec 08, 2009 2:23 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Sorry to be the porcupine in the field, but I have some affiliate products I promote that I have very little emotional interest in or passion about. But, they're in high demand right now so they are definitely in my "financial" interest! Cool.

You could have all the passion in the world but that's not going to get people to buy if they're not already spending in that market. Shore is a lot safer to find what people are spending their money on and become "passionate" about getting your product in front of them.


Just wanted to point out that having passion and interest isn't the only way to get a business going.

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