Posts Tagged ‘HOBBY PASSION’

I have spent the last few days reviewing my last thirty two years – playing for a living.  First of all it doesn’t seem like it has been that involved, but I do know the reason.   HOW TIME FLIES WHEN YOU ARE HAVING FUN.  I found something so enjoyable to do – that for thirty years – it just never feels like “work.”  And coming from my tough professional years as a dentist – my WHOLE NEW HOBBY WORLD changed my whole life.  Who needs to work when you have a great hobby to consume your life?   NOT ME.  I retired early (way early) to play more – and work less.   You should consider the same.

EASTER SEASON – IS MY SEASON – THIS IS WHEN IT ALL HAPPENED.

It was this weekend – the Saturday just before Easter in 1977.  My young family was busy with our annual eggshell decorating contest, when the idea of a lifetime hit my brain.  I had a secret weapon over at the office and I guessed that my dental drill would “cut out the patterns” that my kids had been putting on their sculptures this year.  I couldn’t resist a try and try it – I did.  The second I touched an eggshell surface for the first time, it opened up a doorway for me that I absolutely didn’t expect and seems now – to have no end.

The primary thing that impresses me thus far, is just how far a person can take their life – if they can once find something to do – that they love doing.   That seems to be the main thing in my life now.  I enjoy what I am doing so much and all of it makes this whole “hobby-based” business effort seem more like a miracle almost every single day.  Rather than the normal struggle.   And my growing circle of talented folks all have enjoyed a similar experience.   Most of us will quickly say…

IF I’D KNOWN THAT A PROFESSIONAL APPROACH TO A HOBBY

COULD BE SUCH A GREAT THING

IN MY LIFE – I WOULD HAVE STARTED A LONG TIME AGO

So… from wherever in the world you might cross my path, let me extend to you my encouragement to find a similar “blessing for your own life.”  Watch for little bits of interest.  Things that you like and play with – can literally  turn into your whole world and is it ever worth going after.  ESPECIALLY AS YOU GET READY TO RETIRE.

Most people simply get into a “habit of working” and end up thinking that that is all there is too life.  What a tragic concept to “swallow.”  There should be some time to “rest and play” a lot more, but we do have to lift our sights a little above just working for a living.

THIS IS MY QUICK LITTLE TEST – HOW MUCH TIME HAVE YOU TAKEN FOR YOURSELF TODAY…?

HOW MUCH TIME HAVE YOU TAKEN FOR YOURSELF – THIS WEEK – THIS MONTH and heaven forbid

THIS YEAR.   WHO IN THE WORLD GETS TO DO WHAT THEY WANT FOR A WHOLE YEAR…?

ME – ME – ME – ME – ME and ME.

I have my “motto” – HAVING A GOOD TIME – IS MY JOB – embroidried on the back of my shirts and whenever I get on an airplane to go somewhere, someone always says… “Gees, I want a job like you.”  Well, if this is your dream – come visit our “world” at Profitable Hobbies . com.  It is a great way to grow old and I can now recommend it with all my heart.  I’ll be at my hobby for another 32 years and loving ever minute of it.

DR. LEW

Firestarter & Conjurer