Pretty catchy, eh? I have to thank my wife for the tag line. It captures the very essence of what this blog is all about – putting money in your jeans by creating informational products from what you know.
People are hungry for knowledge. According to Wikipedia Google is used several hundred million times a day for searches on various topics. What does that mean to you? Simply put, someone out there is probably looking for your expertise.
I can just picture you saying: “But I’m not an expert!” Face it, you know more than you think you know. Do people ask you ‘how to” questions? How do I log in?…How do you make bread?…How do you do that?…etc, etc, etc. Get the point? In someone’s eyes you are an expert. Still don’t believe me? Try this: create a list of what you are good at and post it in the comments section. Try it, you might just surprise yourself!
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I had a discussion the other day about that subject. It comes for people to take action and the willingness to reach what they want. If people don’t give up of their dreams, some day they will get it.
Ric,
There is a saying: “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”
Yes, pretty cool catchy title to your post!
What a great idea to make a list about things one can do or knows about.
I hope this does not sound to egocentric, but here is my list
I am creative and I know how to help people be more creative. This entails how to brainstorm for solutions and ideas, elaborate the heck out of creative ideas, take familiar ideas and give them a new twist, thinking out side, inside and upside down that all too familiar, boring box, taking risks, have persistence when problems arise to bring the project to completion and have courage to put your ideas forward.
Thanks for the treat of identifying my own strengths.
Cheers,
dianegregory@onlinelearningcafe.com
I love your list Diane. It is a starting point for you to focus on turning one or more of these talents into an educational product.
It’s true that people don’t really think of themselves as “experts,” but how much does the average person know about topic X that 90% of other people don’t know? Probably plenty.
Looking forward to more entries …
You’ve head the nail on the head Deborah.
Steve,
first want to say your post is good- really good. I say this because when I left your site I knew exactly what you wanted me to do. I only had to remember and/or ponder about one subject one project. Tempting to introduce other useful information, but then the reader has to choose- attention span is short- unfocused.
My problem is my list is too long- not saying this in a boastful way- I just never figured out what I wanted to do when I grew up-
american folk artist- have piece in Smithsonian
each time I reread a post I find a misspelled word or extra comma or no comma!
quilter- selected to show quilt at National Show (.oo1%)
gastric bypass patient – March 2004- maintained 100lb loss- I weigh 115
former paramedic
Golf Certified Instructor in TurboKick (cardio kickboxing)
I thought I was a fairly good writer until I started my blog- now I’m not so sure
so- now you see why I am trying to write a column like blog filled with day-to-day humor targeted to the 40-50ish crowd (no kids at home)
love your focus- cannot wait to see how your blog unfolds
Ridgely,
Your life experiences and talents make you an expert in others’ eyes. Now what are you going to focus on to create an informational product?
With regards to writing, your blogs are well written and enjoyable to read. I tend to write my blog entries and save them in the “draft” section, until I give it a once over with a fine tooth comb searching for errors. Then, and only then do I publish it.
Very catchy phrase. Look forward to reading more!
BTW, the canuck money in the jeans really caught my eye. We have such pretty money.
Charles,
Yes our Canadian money is pretty, eh.
Like the look from fellow TTriber. It is surprisingly quiet for a money blog. I like that
Thanks Mike. My goal is to help people realize that they can create cash flow from their own expertise.
What a fun post. Here’s what I know:
I’ve taught fashion design and sewing for 10+ years.
I’ve taught personal style development for 5+ years.
I’ve created an online business for scratch and taken it to $250k/year.
I know internet marketing.
I have designed over 150 websites.
I was the educational director of the United States Dogo Argentino Club.
Most of all, though, I like to make money and show others how to do it. I like to learn from people that make more than I do and teach people that make less.
Hmmm. I may have something here, LOL!
Heather,
Wow! What an interesting list. You seem to have your fingers in a number of pots. It just goes to show that your interests can be turned into money.
My List:
I’ve taught a number of subjects:
Social Studies
French
English
Religion
Computer – Media Studies
Business Ed
Drivers’ Ed
Drill – Marching
Bush Survival
I am trained as:
A Secondary School French Immersion Teacher
An Instructional Designer
A Driving Instructor
A Driving Examiner
A Flagman
A Private Pilot
A Financial Advisor
I have been:
A driving instructor/examiner – 25 years +
An elementary, junior high and senior high teacher (grades 2-11)
A pizza delivery guy
A restaurant delivery guy
A financial advisor
A business owner
An instructional designer
I:
Play the bodhran (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhr%C3%A1n)
Read
Am a Dad
Am a Husband
Am an instructional designer
Am a blogger
Love to drive
Hi Steve,
Saw your post on 3rd Tribe and just had to head over and check this out. I like the idea for the blog and from what I see, it has a unique and subtle “voice.” This differentiates it from many money blogs. I agree with Mike. It’s quiet. We’re not looking at “Mad Money” here. It’s understated, friendly and accessible. I’m looking forward to reading more and will be subscribing.
Sean
Here’s my list of things I know how to do that might interest some people:
*Put together a blog
*Put together and running basic courses using Moodle
*Write great resumes and cover letters that help people get good jobs
*Plan and put on a podcast
*Use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Brazen and other networks to expand both my perspectives and my infuence
*Write pretty good hiakus and sometimes limericks
*Write free-form poetry
*Put together short movies and slideshows with a sense of humor.
*Make up easy children’s jokes
*Brew my own beer
*Grow awesome organic tomatos and hot peppers
*Compost
*Draw (a little)
*Do logos, brochures and graphic design
*plan great events, from serious lectures to concerts to races and festivals
*Encourage people
*Help people cut through the BS and get to what they want in their lives and careers
That’s enough. Sorry for going on. Sometimes the most simple questions really free you up to let it all out. thanks for giving us a chance. I am really enjoying reading the comments of others.
Sean,
Thanks for the comments. Don’t apologize for your list…you and I have a couple things in common – Moodle and homemade brew.