Somehow I managed to turn a passion for learning martial arts/fighting into a passion for competing in ma/fighting which turned into watching/analyzing/commentating ma/fighting. This passion/curiosity all turned into “jobs”.
These were not really viable job options when I started and I was actually discouraged from pursuing this from almost everyone around me. If you’re in a similar position and trying to figure out how to transition into something different that you love, three basic things helped me.
1. Other people who shared their knowledge with me, trained with me and believed in me. Never could do this without other people’s help. Seek out the best people you can find, have an open mind and continue thinking for yourself as well.
2. Do your best to work smarter and harder than those around you.
3. Shape your vision/beliefs, trust yourself and go for it.