It is possible to make money doing almost anything. Let me restate this just so I can drive home the emphasis of the point, as it is possible to make money doing almost anything.

Money is defined as a medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes collectively. This includes the assets, property, and resources owned by someone. This also includes the barter system, which is generally accepted as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment.

If you look at occupations or ways of making money you will find that there are many people who have used their creativity to align themselves with opportunities to improve cash flow and financial stability. Take for instance musicians, chefs, personal trainers, life coaches, entertainers, dog breeders, priests, athletes, and artists of any kind. These individuals have found ways to do what they enjoy doing, and make money doing it.

Many of you right now have a unique talent or activity that you are passionate about. It is something you do often, and have been complimented on by others who have seen this skillset in you even if you haven’t been able to see it in yourself. You may have an idea to improve a service or act as a broker to connect supply and demand where you have noticed a void. Noticing any void or poor process is a direct invitation to an opportunity for improvement, and if you can fill the void making money will be sure to follow.

Consider some of the some of services such as Airbnb, Uber, and even Facebook. These companies all specialize in uniting communities of individuals to allow for a direct person-to-person business platform. The estimated net worth of these companies is very impressive, as Airbnb is 30 billion, Uber 70 billion, and Facebook a staggering 450 billion dollars.

To scale these accomplishments, Wal-Mart is the largest retailer in the world, and has a net worth of 250 billion dollars, and has been in business since 1962. All of the aforementioned companies, (Airbnb, Uber, Facebook) have come into existence in the past 14 years.

What is possible for your ideas, dreams, goals, and passions in the next 14 years? I am sure it can involve making money, and the journey to your success starts today.

Hopefully, by now, you understand that no matter what service, expertise, or advice you provide, there is a market for it and you can get paid for providing services that are beneficial to yourself and others.

Here are some tips to help you turn your passion into your paycheck:

• Volunteer your time for expertise and apply the expertise to your own goals – the barter system
• Get a job in a field you love – passion = paycheck
• Incorporate yourself – form an LLC, Coop, Inc., or any form of business association that fits your needs
• Acquire a federal tax ID – you are recognized nationally as a business and receive perks to include lines of credit through banks
• Create a personal business card – learn to represent yourself through telling others what you do
• For all of you reading this on the job, consider that I am writing this while doing the same. Whatever you choose to do, be the best at it that you can be.

The purpose of life is a life of purpose