Quote Originally Posted by vt_maverick View Post
Take the classes you need to find a job doing what you want, then use that job to learn what you need to know to start your own business. There are a lot of resources on how to start a company, but knowing what niche to pick is harder to come by. A stable job where someone else worries about payroll and corporate tax strategies is a good safe harbor until you're ready to make the leap.

Also consider that sometimes hobbies are fun because they're just that: hobbies. You should have passion for your work but finding something fun is not always a good indicator that you'll enjoy it 40+ hours a week or be happy depending on it for your livelihood. For example I really like teaching but am I okay with long hours and poor compensation? Not likely, at least at this age (34).

Good luck!
DING DING DING!!! Spot on thru & thru (as usual). I think I am looking for an onslaught of patent pending ideas but if I just end up creating some wicked shtuff to play with at first, cool! I can't afford the full patent price of $7000 or whatever it is now but the $130 or so needed to get the idea to the patent office first is paramount & manageable. Not that I will become a millionaire but if something hits and gets me on Shark Tank then Ha! at least I got on TV.