Think about things you like to do outside of work.  BIG things.  Now instead of trying to figure out how you can ever afford them, ask yourself if there’s any way to get paid for doing them.

For example, if I wanted to take a scuba diving trip to Grand Cayman, how could I do that and get paid for it?

Maybe I could coordinate a trip for 4-6 couples making all the reservations and arrangements.  Their cost for the trip would include all my travel expenses plus a fair amount to cover my time and effort.  Or maybe I could offer to teach a personal development workshop for resort guests in return for travel and accommodations.

I have a friend who does this.  She takes small groups from the USA to Ireland twice a year.  Two all-expense paid trips to visit her family, plus the tax deductions for her home business.  Erin Go Braugh!

Another friend loves to cruise.  She books herself as an edu-tainment speaker and receives an all-expense paid cruise for two with full passenger privileges.

Do you have a dream you could turn into a part-time business?  (Warning: You could end up living the life of your dreams)

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