There’s No Money In It

April 26, 2010 in Conscious Business · Written by Tara Joyce · Follow Me on Twitter

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It’s not worth the chance.

Go ahead and believe that. Please, continue to agree to your belief that doing what you love will never bring you the wealth you desire.

Please, go on upholding the premise that creating a career from your passion, and fulfilling your physical, mental and spiritual needs, isn’t a recipe for financial gain.

Now, stop and think about this rationally.

Is it logical to believe that you can make more money doing something you tolerate, rather than do something you are gifted at? Wouldn’t a person have far greater long-term earning potential if they used their talents, and expressed their beliefs about life in their work, rather than say, got some job with a steady paycheck?

Sure, you might make more money right away with the office job, and while it might feel like a safer choice, I can’t think of anything more risky than denying your true needs. When has that ended up well for anyone?

Do you really buy the starving artist bullshit?

Do yourself a favour and stop undercutting your Self and your value by believing in the idea that passion. purpose. creativity. joy. hard work. don’t provide and make you wealthy. What makes you think money is so hard to obtain?

Money is a current, an energy. If your not open to it, it won’t come your way.

Give your wealth and you’ll receive it back.

If you are serious about doing what you love and making money too, believe that you can, and, with patience, do the work so you do.  It’s all up to you. But understand that doing the work doesn’t mean just creating, it means connecting too. Half your job is marketing. You aren’t just a [fill in the blank], your a business owner too. Just because you build it doesn’t mean they will come.

You need to identify the whackjobs that find value in what you do. If you don’t, you’ll be right, and you will be starving.

Please let me know how romantic you find it.

photo by: Stephen Poff

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  • http://www.codeanthem.com/blog Amber Shah

    I think this is the best article you've written. There is certainly a romance to working for yourself and doing what you love, but what I find even more compelling is that you would actually be more successful financially by following your passion.

  • http://www.elasticmind.ca/innerpreneur/ Tara Joyce

    Hi Amber, glad you enjoyed it. Though I should clarify that I didn't
    say that you'll be more monetarily rich, but I can say that you'll be
    more wealthy because of it. Money is just one of the many ways you
    will receive from doing work that you love.

  • karasorensen

    Tara,

    I loved reading this! I've never heard something I know to be true (but even have my doubts sometimes) put in such an eloquent and matter of fact way. Reading this makes it seem so obvious and so concrete, it's just the way it is. Thank you! Thank you!

  • http://www.missingamericans.ning.com Jeff Dunsavage

    Inspiring. Thanks.

  • http://www.elasticmind.ca/innerpreneur/ Tara Joyce

    Kara, it is my pleasure. It so nice to know that you feel what I am
    expressing. I hope you are well.

  • http://www.elasticmind.ca/innerpreneur/ Tara Joyce

    Thank you, Jeff. I really appreciate the support you've provided for
    me and my writing. It's an honour knowing you.

  • http://www.mindfulmindysmusings.blogspot.com Mindy

    I couldn't agree with you more! Beautifully said and SO true! It has been less than a year since I left my job and started my businesses. I have more abundance in my life than I could have hoped for – financially and otherwise.

    Keep up the great work,

    Mindy

  • http://www.elasticmind.ca/innerpreneur/ Tara Joyce

    Mindy,

    I am so happy to hear that you aren't 'starving'! Isn't it wonderful
    what can happen when we let ourself be who we are?

    Thank you for reading, and taking the time to write and share your
    story. I wish you much growth with Living Wellness.

  • http://www.jessepascarella.com Jesse Pascarella

    This is great article, glad to hear it from someone else. I just thought I was going crazy and might be heading down dark path…ha ha. Always need to find value in your own work and market it in the right way… With that i agree you will live a much happier and enjoyable lifestyle, apposed to a not as personally satisfying career.

  • http://www.elasticmind.ca/innerpreneur/ Tara Joyce

    Thanks, Jesse. It's nice to know that you join me in not buying the
    starving artist bullshit. I am happy to walk that dark path with you;)

  • Michael Yanakiev

    Whoops! Tara,…This is a great way to put it together! I am ready to back every word of it. What a beautiful
    design your block has. So impressive…Your language is naughty and very stimulating. I missed you so much!

  • http://www.elasticmind.ca/innerpreneur/ Tara Joyce

    Michael! Welcome back! It is so nice to hear from you again. You have
    been missed. I'm so glad you enjoyed my naughty words;)