Before I Begin...
This blog post may contain some material that may not be suitable for all audiences. You are reading this blog post and its content at your own discretion.ABOUT THE LABEL: "Financial Health"
Even though money is not essential to our survival, they do have some impacts that allow us to have as best a life as possible. So any topic with this label discusses money and its parallel to living. For proper economic discussion, you are better served reading proper economic material rather than this life issues blog.Whatever Works...
I remember one time I came across a fashion blogger who started her blog as a means of relaxing the pain from suffering a miscarriage. There is a Twitch streamer I came across from a disabled young woman who produces jewelry and even offered tarot card readings. Not everyone has a *traditional* job. Not too many others have something they enjoy doing that benefits society in some sort of way. If a lot of us had proper jobs and the proper training to land such jobs, then it wouldn't be an issue of trying to do something we are entirely proud of.
Here are some talking points in regards to finding whatever works for you towards contributing to society and making a living...
Whatever Works: Against the Norm.
Graduate from High School (or at least get your GED if you drop out of grade school). Go to college/university and graduate from college/university. Get yourself a good-paying job that you will enjoy. Get married. Have children. There is nothing wrong with any of these things to help better your life. The thing is, everyone has different paths taken through life. So you are somehow not as liked if you do not follow the same sort of path most other people follow.If you involve yourself in a hobby or profession you are not happy with, you end up not being as happy or as content with yourself. Not everyone may have the qualities to perform tasks like being a lawyer, repair vehicles, work in construction, or anything like that. Some people simply do what they feel they are most qualified in and feel they can best contribute to. Having such activities to take part in helps us to be more productive and wake up each day feeling ready to change the world in a positive way. Even if you have a non-traditional occupation that still results in making decent profit and revenue, at least you are happy with making some kind of living instead of letting life pass you by doing nothing (or very little). So you are basically performing whatever works for you and your lifestyle. You don't have to fill any traditional void set forth by society if you don't want to. You can simply make your own living and profit (personally and financially) from your work. It's all about whatever works. If you can not find anything that will work for you in making a living, you will eventually find something you are good at or enjoy doing that will ultimately lead to you making a decent living.
Whatever Works: Even Unwholesome or Legal Acts.
People will do whatever it takes to make ends meet- even including unwholesome activities. People gamble, sell drugs, have wild sex, pimp, prostitute, escort, perform stripping, engage in any aspect of the sex industry, steal from people, vandalize property, and more. People who grow up in or involve themselves in rough neighborhoods or seedy underworlds try to make their own living. Taking on these dangerous (and often illegal) acts can be enough to provide financial backing for some people.There is a difference between not doing enough and simply being lazy. I get to be slow with blog posts and online content, but I am at least contributing to society with my work. Could I do a lot more? Sure. However, since my current line of work goes only so far, I don't get to reap as many benefits unless I somehow have an absolute surge that results in life-changing financial success. I still can manifest a modicum of success and happiness with my work. Simply being lazy means I do absolutely nothing for anybody for any kind of stability- even including not doing my online work producing. Even slow times and little profit are a product of performing a job or a hobby. It just means times are slow; it does not mean someone could probably benefit from doing something better. Slow times surely relates to my blog, as I used to get five-figure views a month. Now, I am mostly fortunate for whatever monthly view counts I get. I still never given up on my work because I still feel my presence and insight are still remotely important. I also still enjoy what I do despite slow times.
Whatever Works: My Own Insight.
I chose blogging and YouTube after I got my Associates in the Arts in 2008. I made this choice despite having concentration in Broadcasting and Journalism. When my dreams of Computer Animation as well as Graphic Design failed, I aspired to be a sports anchor or even a sports announcer. I later sort of changed my mindset when I remember how much my mother and my stepfather often question why certain news casts discuss certain topics or make too much a big deal about something. On top of that, I felt natural typing up stuff and even wanted to try making videos. So in November 2008, I started "JohnMarineTube," my YouTube channel. I had never made any kind of video of any kind online until I started playing around with Windows Movie Maker and my webcam. My Blogger/Blogspot profile says I joined in May 2007, but I never made a proper blog post with the service until January 2009 on "John's Blog Space." Even then, my blogging history goes back to the blog I maintained in my Myspace profile. Only that I did not decide to make my main blog about "anything and everything" until I decided to get more serious about blogging on Blogger/Blogspot. Anyone who may know my story knows that I actually admitted in my Myspace blog that I considered blogging for money.Something I Realize...
Yes- I realize I am a stay-at-home person. Since I may seem like I am rotting rather than getting out the house constantly and doing things, that I somehow do not feel like a person actually making something of himself/herself. Or maybe I am seen as someone who isn't content on finding love or wanting to remain single. The mindset, though, is that I am somehow not doing enough to make a decent living or contribute much to society with my online content. If I could find something else I am good at or enjoy to try to contribute further while making my own living, I would take advantage of those opportunities to boost my appeal all the further.There is a difference between not doing enough and simply being lazy. I get to be slow with blog posts and online content, but I am at least contributing to society with my work. Could I do a lot more? Sure. However, since my current line of work goes only so far, I don't get to reap as many benefits unless I somehow have an absolute surge that results in life-changing financial success. I still can manifest a modicum of success and happiness with my work. Simply being lazy means I do absolutely nothing for anybody for any kind of stability- even including not doing my online work producing. Even slow times and little profit are a product of performing a job or a hobby. It just means times are slow; it does not mean someone could probably benefit from doing something better. Slow times surely relates to my blog, as I used to get five-figure views a month. Now, I am mostly fortunate for whatever monthly view counts I get. I still never given up on my work because I still feel my presence and insight are still remotely important. I also still enjoy what I do despite slow times.
I am very aware there may be a time where I will have to face certain situations of things I have not done before- such as paying bills. Or even having a traditional job (including moments like possibly getting laid off or having to work longer at a place). As with anything in life, it is a constant work-in-progress. Few things can prepare you for the many curve balls life will try to pitch you. You probably were not formally trained to deal with pregnancy from a health standpoint and a financial standpoint if you are a parent (for example). Whenever I try to provide advice or help for certain issues, I am not a complete expert. I am not someone just randomly throwing out random advice, either. We are all just trying to make the most of what we have. What we do not know how to handle is something we either have to learn on the fly or try to learn what to do based on others' experiences.
Again- Whatever Works.
I could always get a traditional 9-to-5 job getting out of the house and doing something to support myself and my family. If I had more skill or did something I would actually enjoy, I would probably feel better about myself. Enjoyment of a hobby or job involves doing something you actually enjoy and find challenge in. I certainly have found challenge in the online content I produce. I do hate that I feel I am disappointing myself and others by not being more assertive and taking on something better, but this is all I have and what I feel happiest with. Why try to throw in something to ruin the flow or get you to do something you aren't happy with or feel content with? Everyone should be able to do whatever makes them feel happy and what can count towards making some sort of sustainable living.Any of my blogging work or other works, I feel I am doing this for the betterment of my readers and visitors. I do not blog about things just to get my name across or to harm anyone or anything. I surely do not use "John's Life Space" to throw around certain life issues and have no real vision of trying to help anyone. I actually try to research certain topics so that I don't mention something foolish that ends up no real purpose but to flood the Internet with useless material.
Whatever Works: Final Thoughts
No matter what your favorite hobby or profession of choice, you are doing what you can because you are trying to do whatever works to try to make a decent living and contribute to society. Some of what we do to make ends meet may not be ethical or wholesome, but if it means being financially stable, we certainly will do whatever works even if it kills us. The most important thing to remember is doing something you feel happy doing and that you can contribute to. Things like being a musician or designing clothing (for example) are things that should bring you happiness if you enjoy what you do. Maintaining a living and making yourself a better person are the main goals to any such endeavor you take on. There will be those tough times and slow times, but you still try to find ways to work around them and make the most of what life throws at you. If you do not have something that works for you in maintaining yourself personally and financially, be sure to find whatever works best for you. That is even if you need to get more training for something or seek certain opportunities. You do not need to have any traditional job or even follow any traditional social norms as long as you find some of occupation that you can enjoy and profit from.
When it comes to making a living both in general and financially- whatever works. Whatever works towards keeping you happy and content. Whatever works towards maintaining a living financially and with others. Whatever works towards contributing to society rather than doing absolutely nothing and not making yourself a better person. No matter what it takes just remember two words from this blog post- WHATEVER WORKS.
I hope you can put the content in this blog post to good use. At least you know I put my effort and heart into this because the end game is to try to offer help, hope, and advice to those who may need it (or at least wouldn't mind it). That is what I try to do in my "John's Life Space" posts. I feel taking moments from life to educate others is key to try to make life better for others. If you appreciate my efforts across all of my blogs, make sure to Subscribe/Follow in some sort of capacity. By the way...
How do you feel about the "whatever works" approach to living life and being financially stable?
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