About 8 months ago, Yin vs Yang was born. My partner and I, along with another person we were working with at the time, had decided to start a blog. I came up with the concept, and we all agreed it was a good idea. We were passionate to start blogging, especially me, cause I love to write.
New ideas are always a lot of fun.
We immediately began writing and trying to figure out this idea of blogging. It was not easy, and the spark from the original night only lasts so long. When you write something and no one on earth responds, that original idea can seem like hogwash. So, after a short while, it was just my partner and I left with Yin vs Yang.
The other issue too was, learning how to write for a blog.
Just cause you know how to write, does not mean it comes to you naturally. When we first started this blog, I had no idea what I was trying to write. I had ideas for themes, but I wasn’t even really sure what Yin vs Yang was going to be. I wrote stories on personal development, my past, and included things like ‘quote of the day’ and ‘Friday video day’ for awhile. I tried to post everyday, worried when I missed a day as if anyone was actually reading back then.
I also was trying to write to please at first. Instead of just writing what I thought I should, I was too concerned with what others might think. I was too concerned with getting comments, or trying to. I was too concerned about a lot of distractions that really did not matter.
I was also concerned with trying to make money. Just like you, I had read about all of these bloggers making a fortune from affiliate marketing and advertising. I had read that ‘content is king’ and that gave me hope. I had read that with enough traffic there were a 1,000 ways to make some profit. That gave me motivation.
As time progressed, I slowly found my voice and my style of writing. However, even that is still developing, and probably always will be. The point is that this blog you are reading all started simply with a passionate idea. Just one idea, where everyone in the room agreed ‘that’s cool’. That was the birth of this blog. Not some big plan or strategy, not some researching for the perfect opportunity. Just a passionate idea.
Today, we have developed a nice fan base that continues to grow. I have met and networked with a large amount of intelligent people who have expanded my knowledge base like never before. I have learned, grown as a person, and become a better overall individual because of this blog.
But is it because of this blog, or because we actually followed through on a single passionate idea?
Following through with a passionate idea always takes work.
- You have to keep pushing even when others think you should stop.
- You have to be able to adapt your original idea over time.
- You have to find motivation even when you don’t feel like it.
- You have to believe in yourself.
- You have to be patient.
Only then will you feel like I do about Yin vs Yang. I do not feel this way because this blog has been such a financial success either. I believe we have made $8 overall since we started. That’s almost a $1/month, split two ways. I don’t think anyone would put all the time we have into something for that little of a return.
So why do I feel so proud of Yin vs Yang?
It is just the mere fact that it represents following through persistently with a passionate idea. I never intended to be in the position I am in now with the blog. I never intended to reach so many people across the globe either. What I learned is, it’s not a matter of your intentions sometimes. It’s not a matter of planning.
It’s a matter of doing.
If you have a passionate idea, one that seems great for you, it is your duty to follow up on it. I have had many, many passionate ideas. Very few have I actually followed up on persistently. However, the ones I have turned out to be the most influential, self developing experiences I have ever had.
I think following through on your passion is the path to becoming a better individual. It introduces you to other people passionate about their ideas. It opens doors to network with people offering opportunities you never imagined. It makes your life feel fulfilled.
Working each day at something is very tough. The only way I have found to combat that is by doing things I am passionate about. Passion seems to be an endless fuel that keeps on burning. The things I am passionate about I put in the extra work needed because it does not feel like work. It feels like fulfillment.
If you have enjoyed this blog, then you have enjoyed reading something we are passionate about writing. You have enjoyed the fact that someone else is persistently pursuing a single passionate idea. The only thing more enjoyable than experiencing someone else living out their passion is living out your own passion.
What are you waiting for?
Check back this month for my first ever video blog post. I will also be guest posting a few times this month. If you are interested, you can check the ever growing ‘links‘ page to see all the links to my guest posts.
Thanks again to all of my readers. I hope our writing is able to help you as much as your support has helped us. 
