3 Simple Reasons Why You Should Not Turn Your Hobby Into a Business
It will lose its attractiveness and lightness.
You probably know “business” consultants in your circle of friends or people who give marketing advice to people who love their hobbies.
In the past, I was one of these consultants with good intentions. I thought that people with brilliant “results” in their hobbies should work self-employed. Self-employed seemed to be the solution to almost everything as I love(d) to work that way.
Therefore, I was a crusader for this type of occupation. Typical sentences were:
- You are so great in “PLACEHOLDER”— have you ever considered making a living out of it?
- Why don’t you earn money with this?
To speak the truth: I did a disservice to a lot of people by doing this.
And I have allowed myself to be pushed in this direction as many freelancers, entrepreneurs, and coaches are promoting this lifestyle.
But it would be too easy to say that society is to blame — it was my choice to use the above-mentioned sentences.
As in many cases, well-meant is not well done! It is important to have hobbies that stay hobbies besides what everyone else says.
