Recent trends revealed rise in number
of individuals attaining prominence through hobby inspired entrepreneurship venture,
thereby opening new phase of achievers contributing positively to the world
economy. Further analysis brings us to realization
that most of these individuals achieved such enviable status, not by accident
but, by looking inwards to identify opportunities when it confronts them.
In the world of sports, examples like
these have been norm for decades; however, other accomplishments in life have
produced success with the replication of same model. A holistic look at hobbies
which brought about fame and fortune will do well to paint a clearer picture of
this discussion. Three aspects of human
activity prominent in these context are Sports, Entertainment and Business.
Early realisation and dedication has
led majority of individuals into developing particular skills to enviable
heights. Anyone can do most of these simple tasks like running, photography,
swimming, singing, cleaning, driving, speaking, decoration, cracking jokes and
even writing, but the difference between achieving perfection and not achieving
it, depends on mindset of the individual involved, dedication, focus and hard
work. Professional wrestlers, footballers, prolific writers and other
proficient personalities do not only enjoy title and fame that these practice offers,
rather, they improve the economic value and status of their lives thereby bringing
the person to position of relevance in society.
We can deduce good examples from
Graziano Pelle, the famous footballer quoted by Forbes to be the
5th
highest paid player in the world in 2016 as his recent contract to a Chinese
club would be fetching him a weekly pay of £260,000. The most paid according to
records in 2016 being Cristiano Ronaldo who is estimated to worth a whopping
$96m in combined earning. The two examples are but nothing compared to
thousands of individuals who have turned their hobbies in sports to a live
worthy of emulation.
Aside the money earned from the skills
the individual’s personality as time goes on, transforms to portray more than
one positive attribute either as motivators for other aspiring in the field or
become entirely a model for the growing youths. In other circumstances, skills
can be used for pushing a message to the world or championing a curse. Of
particular reference is the Late Mohammed Ali of blessed memory. He was a
distinguished boxer labelled as the ‘Greatest’ who used his talent to preach
more than one message. He stood for many things to many people
such as freedom
fighter, black movement activist; he represented African Americans and many
other struggles. According to the Wikipedia
online dictionary, “He is widely regarded as one of the most significant and
celebrated sports figures of the 20th century”. He played a major role in the resistance for
black domination with his actions, comments and activism. He had the title of
sports personality of the century by the BBC among others.
Other sectors in sports have gotten representation
of personalities who have contributed immensely to the definition of living,
entertainment and progress in the society through their distinguished efforts
towards perfecting their skills. We have names like the William Sisters in
Tennis, Tiger Woods in Golf, Magic Johnson in Basket Ball, and the list goes on.
The same goes for the entertainment sector
where people who achieved success through perfecting their hobbies rule. The
movie industries like Hollywood and Bollywood have accomplished actors, screen writers
and Directors who attained prominence through their works. They also, like
their sports counterparts, not only achieve fame but monetary incentives as
their chosen field expose them as models for advertisement of products and give
them opportunity for investing in other forms of business. A typical example is a particular couple Jay
Z and Beyonce’ who according to Forbes
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| Jay Z and Beyonce’ |
Magazine are 2016 highest paid celebrity
couple with estimated worth of $107.5 million.
The 21st Century business world
consists of individuals of different ideas, experiences and backgrounds who transited
from enjoying their hobbies to opening solution driven investments, with passion
and dedication piloting simple hobbies to multimillion businesses. Hundred
years ago, who would have believed that creating a forum for discussing
personal issues and simply “Being your brother’s keeper” could be a profitable venture?
Oprah Winfrey who is currently North America’s first and only multi billionaire
black person, started her carrier as a co-anchor in a local radio station at
the age of 19 and from there, rose to become what she is when she took her
passion to the next level. Many personalities evolved from helping neighbours
cook at home to become Event Managers, from making class mates laugh to become
renowned stand-up comedian, from sewing clothes at home to become fashion
designer, from being a handyman to become a construction giant.
Things to take home
- The
lists of skills that lead to huge investments are inexhaustible and one needs
to be very observant to know what skills can be relevant in ones immediate
environment.
- Having
the dream and focus is the only motivation to spur you while the intention is
still in the planning stage; don’t let it die;
- There
is need to look inwards and assess the aspect of our lives we can harness to become
solution providers; you have plenty of it.
- There
is need to attain level of mastery in the chosen skill before providing
services, in order not to encounter discouragement when faced with a difficult
task; make effort to perfect in it.
- Since
contributing your skills to the society is a lifetime business, rendering the
service with little or no charges to initial customers should not hurt, take it
as part of advertisement.
Now that you have read this, just
practice the 4 last points.
