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CHAPTER 3 THE MILLION-DOLLAR BUSINESS IDEA

but because I saw it as a mission to inspire and empower the
lives of underachieving students so they too can realize their
true potential, just like I had.

The Test of Passion: Would You Do it for Free?

“How would I know if I really have the passion for something?,”
some people would often ask me. I usually reply, “The answer
is simple. Would you do the work for free?”

“If you inherited a billion dollars and did not have to work
for money, would you still start the business?” If the answer
is yes, then it is truly a work of passion. You are building the
business from your heart.

I know that I am truly passionate about MY business of
empowering, entertaining and educating people to become
successful because I used to do it for free. When I was in my
teenage years, I used to give free talks to churches, schools
and charities simply because I was so passionate about sharing
my ideas. Back in secondary school, I used to contribute free
articles to Teenage Magazine on topics such as ‘goal setting’,
‘time management’ and ‘study tips’!

Although I have enough money today not to have to work
another day in my life, I still spend countless waking hours
day and night running my businesses, speaking and writing
books with as much drive and energy as I did when I first
began, many years ago! Again, because I love what I do!

Finding Your Passion

So, what are you passionate about? What do you love to do?
Once you find the answer to this question, you will start moving
in the direction of getting into the ‘right’ business.

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