If you are reading this, you are my people…
Just on the eve of moving our to the new apartment, I had a sudden revelation of where my life is headed.
A year ago it was a vague idea that felt way outside of my grasp. Somehow, thanks to the friends and support I’ve found here, I feel confident to start devising a more concrete plan.
Essentially…all my dreams are coming true. The funding is meager right now but that’s what I’ll be working on first.
I’ve already been in the process of creating social media accounts that promote all my different projects at once, from Hive to music to writing to teaching and coaching and friends projects as well.
What if I turned all of this into a company?
The idea behind doing so would be simple, to sponsor my own visa in Japan. Freelancers always need a proper company to sponsor them and in the current economic environment, this is not only a big risk but it’s harder to focus on working for others and working for yourself at the same time.
By putting it all under the same umbrella and going “official” I can not only sponsor myself, but put all my energy towards my own projects and coaching.
My dream has always been to create and connect, and I’m starting to realize that there are lots of ways to monetize this to make a living, and maybe even sponsor my own visa. Most of these methods have only been available for the past 3-5 years.
15 years ago when I was in school, none of this was possible. Now with a little work and concentration, it’s almost easy.
I used to be so against making something formal, doing anything that resembled business, looking for new ways to monetize things. I was stuck in this idea that I would need to change what I was doing or adjust to make customers or clients happy. Now I realize, I can just keep doing exactly what I’m doing, but organize it a little better, add some new pieces, and focus more on a specific audience who will allow me to be whatever comes naturally to me.
I don’t know if I’d ever open up to this idea if it weren’t for Seth Godin. The thing he says most often is “Find your smallest viable audience.” You don’t need to worry about what MOST people like. You don’t even have to worry about what some people like. If you can find 100 or 1000 or even 20 people who are willing to pay the money that will sustain you, you just need to attract them.
This idea was particularly liberating for someone like me, who might come across as a little strange and who jumps around from this to that, who likes experimentation and doesn’t like to sugar coat things or make them overly formal or trendy.
If you tell me to make a speech or write something that can attract 50-100% of people, I don’t know if I could. But ask me to blow away the 2-3％ of people who are looking for something different, that I can do.
So I’ll be experimenting a bit and finding a voice that feels like me, but speaks directly to the people I am trying to speak to.
There are many me’s. Trying to find the right one to fit this company idea. Don’t worry. If you following me already, I’m sure you will like him.
Aside from Cross Culture meetups and bridging my students and hive friends and IRL friends together, I have another project I’m planing that will be at the center of all of this. This project and the other details of this company will be private for now, but I’m sure some friends will notice it coming together piece by piece.
The goal will be to enrich all your lives. We will come up with many ways to do so. It’s not for everyone but if you are into anything here, then it’s for you. That will be the ultimate goal of this company and all its projects.
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This is a motivation to me because right now I feel like I don't know what I am doing, it is a relief to see that if I keep working maybe in a few years I would have it all together.
I think the job opportunities for countries with relatively weak currencies are going to massive thanks to crypto. I wouldn’t worry too much long term. As long as you know what direction you wanna go in and set out and make progress everything will come together. It will come together when it’s time.
hopefully it does.
It feels good to read all your posts these days. Positive energies spread a lot better than negative energies.
I have read a lot of work of seth godins. One of my favourite is Linchpin and The practice.
Shows the new way on how to do work, and how to get yourself noticed to the right people.
You are right, the opportunities we have now, were not there 10-15 years back. World is evolving so fast. And the opportunities we will have in the next 5-10 years, maybe, we don't have now.
Maybe the play to earn games will evolve into something real. Now, only a few people are making good money in it. Next 5-10 years, maybe it will be like crypto, an entire multi billion dollar industry providing opportunities to millions of people.
Also, as you are into music, and enjoy creating and teaching about it, do you know about @risingstargame ?
I don't know much about music, still I enjoy it. I think many people who are into music on hive, create and share their music in that game. Kind of fun thing. So, check it out if you haven't.
I am quite sure that content creation is going to be a boom as big as the IT boom. YouTube was just the prelude. Bitcoin and communities like ours are gonna propel it so far.
Ive heard of it. I’ll check it out 😃. Thanks buddy
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I am motivated.with this part a lot, the money that Will really sustain matter and does not require large number of people
There are so many people out there. We just gotta find the ones who want what we can offer. Among 8 billion there must be millions to choose from.
I see nothing but beauty all around this write-up. Thanks for feeding us with this today sir.
Great! Glad to know I'm one of your people and I can't wait to see things unfolding... About the company and all its projects 😃
That picture, is that the place you're moving in to? It's a nice place or is it the camera 🤣 and why is there pineapple on the floor 🙈😁
Don't mind me sir, all the best with all your secret plans.
Sometimes pineapples pop out of my head! Yeah it's our new place. It will look much smaller once it's got a bed and tables and chairs. I'm enjoying the space now!
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😂 Maybe you love pineapple fruits more 😁
Yeah, do enjoy the space for now
Man of the people,haha. You inspire me so much, your growth had been one that has been well thought out. I think it's about that time to do whatever you have I mind, I believe in you.
I'm looking forward to that project of yours.
Let's get rich together!!
Thanks a lot man. All the comments i get inspire me too. I've been at this for years but crashed pretty bad and had a few detours. Now it finally seems to be coming together
The apartment looks nice :)
Yay for a path becoming clear :D
Your realisation process (about resisting formal things etc) sounds so much like the revelations some people who like the idea of "radical unschooling" but don't yet fully understand how it works go through XD
So radical unschooling is like formal things or like resisting formal things?
Radical unschooling is basically following the kids' lead and using whatever they're interested in to fuel the education program. Now this may involve using formal lessons/classes and workbooks depending on what the current interest is and how the child likes to learn, but some people seem to think it's all about completely and utterly eschewing anything that even remotely hints that it might smack of "formal" and letting the child figure it out all by themselves/with bare minimum help (this isn't a terrible way to do things, just like with everything else probably not the only way that things should be done).
I suddenly think you aren’t just a good mom but maybe the best mom ❤️ And you are way more than a boss than you let on. Am I complimenting you too much these days?
My kids don't agree XD
Yes my head may explode XD
I don't know what the project will be yet but I'm excited about it. You're right about finding your audience even if it's the 2-3%. I can't wait to see what you have for us!
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