I really enjoyed this and I’m excited to dig more into your work! I live on a sailboat and am exploring the world — looking for adventure, but also (always in the back of my mind) new business opportunities. I left my science & federal policy career for this, so I got skills! I also have tons of passion. But making that jump to starting a business is very foreign — also because I’m not sure what & because we’re so often on the move.
As you mentioned with your love for sports, I wish someone could just pay to me to sail! Haha.
But I do agree I don’t need to be super passionate just to make money. The money supports my passions! That’s a win. I’m just starting to really accept that might be the best way forward.
Consulting may be a great angle for me, though it doesn’t sound particularly “fun.” I also have a lot of distorted core beliefs like “there are more knowledgeable people out there than me.” But this is part of the adventure. Sailing is requiring me to conquer all these doubts — including business ones!
Anyway, thanks for letting me reflect and if you have any feedback, I’d love to hear it.
You could monetize your sailing adventure… YouTube is the first thing coming to mind… I’m sure people would love to see what’s life on a boat + tips on how to do it (similar to van life, there are so many popular channels on this topic).
“starting a business is very foreign” > It was for me as well. I never had any role model or mentor growing up. I sort of stumbled into it, and gave it a shot! There is only 1 way to find out if you’re cut for it 😉
Btw I just did your Ikigai Paths questionnaire and it’s super helpful! I wanted to share it with my husband (a mechanical engineer by training, not sure where to go next in his professional journey), but the link is no longer working for me. Is it just me?
Amazing! Yes, super cool and helpful. Also FYI, I never got my results emailed to me as the prompt said, but it’s not super important to me.
Anyway, if you’re anything like me, you were also inspired by Timothy Ferriss and the 4-Hour Workweek, but unfortunately I feel like a lot of those ideas are many years outdated. You’re helping me make new connections based on all the opportunities out there, specific to my skills, strengths, and passions. I really appreciate it and look forward to reading more!
The ideas are outdated, but the core principles still apply I think. Some concepts were transformative for me. I wouldn't hear if I'd never picked up the book.
PS: He's writing a new one at the moment... I'm super excited for it (it's about saying no... he's been mysterious about it) 👀
Oh wow! Good to know he’s writing something new! His whole thing about perfectly optimizing time & attention doesn’t resonate with me, nor does setting up businesses that make money but sound really bizarre lol. But I love his ethos. He’s probably changed lives of 1000s, including mine, who didn’t think such a life was possible.
I believe one of the keys to a fulfilling life is being/staying curious. Always keep a keen interest.
'Find your passion'? Pah! Soo over used, a bit like Entrepreneur, amazing and a gazillion other things.
As for caring what other people think of me - personally I don't think that's any of my business. I do the things I want to do for me, not anyone else. And yes, I've always ploughed my own furrow.🙏
“being/staying curious” > 100%. It’s an underrated skill! I’m very grateful that I’m naturally curious.
“As for caring what other people think of me - personally I don't think that's any of my business. I do the things I want to do for me, not anyone else.” > Were you always like that though? Or is that something you realized at some point in life? 🤔
(“ploughed my own furrow” I’ve never heard this expression before, had to Google it, love the metaphor!)
Hi Jeremie - well, I guess I must have realised it at some point but it would have been quite early on.
I have an early memory - I was about 14/15 yrs being made fun of for carrying a violin as I waited for a lift to orchestra practise. And the people laughing were a group of lads - you know, the type that thought (and probably were) part of the 'in' crowd.
There were other things I did that my peers didn't and some of them were weird about it. But my Dad sort of explained what was happening and I just carried on doing them because I enjoyed them. I've always been pretty self reliant - lol
Your dad did a good job there. It's usually in those younger years, when we develop our identify that those traits are developed. We often want to fit in, understand who we are etc... if people make fun of us, that can be super damaging and impacting for the rest of our lives!
I really enjoyed this and I’m excited to dig more into your work! I live on a sailboat and am exploring the world — looking for adventure, but also (always in the back of my mind) new business opportunities. I left my science & federal policy career for this, so I got skills! I also have tons of passion. But making that jump to starting a business is very foreign — also because I’m not sure what & because we’re so often on the move.
As you mentioned with your love for sports, I wish someone could just pay to me to sail! Haha.
But I do agree I don’t need to be super passionate just to make money. The money supports my passions! That’s a win. I’m just starting to really accept that might be the best way forward.
Consulting may be a great angle for me, though it doesn’t sound particularly “fun.” I also have a lot of distorted core beliefs like “there are more knowledgeable people out there than me.” But this is part of the adventure. Sailing is requiring me to conquer all these doubts — including business ones!
Anyway, thanks for letting me reflect and if you have any feedback, I’d love to hear it.
Thank you so much for your comment Cory.
I’m super happy this post resonated with you 🤗
Sounds like you have A TON of skills for sure!
You could monetize your sailing adventure… YouTube is the first thing coming to mind… I’m sure people would love to see what’s life on a boat + tips on how to do it (similar to van life, there are so many popular channels on this topic).
“starting a business is very foreign” > It was for me as well. I never had any role model or mentor growing up. I sort of stumbled into it, and gave it a shot! There is only 1 way to find out if you’re cut for it 😉
Btw I just did your Ikigai Paths questionnaire and it’s super helpful! I wanted to share it with my husband (a mechanical engineer by training, not sure where to go next in his professional journey), but the link is no longer working for me. Is it just me?
Amazing work, Jeremie!
Hey Cory. Oh thank you for letting me know... not sure what happened, but I fixed it 👍 You should be able to use it again.
I'm glad it was helpful for you 😃
Amazing! Yes, super cool and helpful. Also FYI, I never got my results emailed to me as the prompt said, but it’s not super important to me.
Anyway, if you’re anything like me, you were also inspired by Timothy Ferriss and the 4-Hour Workweek, but unfortunately I feel like a lot of those ideas are many years outdated. You’re helping me make new connections based on all the opportunities out there, specific to my skills, strengths, and passions. I really appreciate it and look forward to reading more!
The ideas are outdated, but the core principles still apply I think. Some concepts were transformative for me. I wouldn't hear if I'd never picked up the book.
PS: He's writing a new one at the moment... I'm super excited for it (it's about saying no... he's been mysterious about it) 👀
Oh wow! Good to know he’s writing something new! His whole thing about perfectly optimizing time & attention doesn’t resonate with me, nor does setting up businesses that make money but sound really bizarre lol. But I love his ethos. He’s probably changed lives of 1000s, including mine, who didn’t think such a life was possible.
He's an interesting character for sure. Yep, this book impacted a lot of people!
I'm now going to sound like a real 'old phart'.
I believe one of the keys to a fulfilling life is being/staying curious. Always keep a keen interest.
'Find your passion'? Pah! Soo over used, a bit like Entrepreneur, amazing and a gazillion other things.
As for caring what other people think of me - personally I don't think that's any of my business. I do the things I want to do for me, not anyone else. And yes, I've always ploughed my own furrow.🙏
Love this!
“being/staying curious” > 100%. It’s an underrated skill! I’m very grateful that I’m naturally curious.
“As for caring what other people think of me - personally I don't think that's any of my business. I do the things I want to do for me, not anyone else.” > Were you always like that though? Or is that something you realized at some point in life? 🤔
(“ploughed my own furrow” I’ve never heard this expression before, had to Google it, love the metaphor!)
Hi Jeremie - well, I guess I must have realised it at some point but it would have been quite early on.
I have an early memory - I was about 14/15 yrs being made fun of for carrying a violin as I waited for a lift to orchestra practise. And the people laughing were a group of lads - you know, the type that thought (and probably were) part of the 'in' crowd.
There were other things I did that my peers didn't and some of them were weird about it. But my Dad sort of explained what was happening and I just carried on doing them because I enjoyed them. I've always been pretty self reliant - lol
Your dad did a good job there. It's usually in those younger years, when we develop our identify that those traits are developed. We often want to fit in, understand who we are etc... if people make fun of us, that can be super damaging and impacting for the rest of our lives!
Ha ha - oh I'm sure I'm damaged in other ways 😉