A friend of mine runs a trail running company and we talked about her ideas to grow her business.
A forum and membership were one option on the table.
“What do you want to do with your time?” I asked
I can tell you what wasn’t an option. Being desk-bound.
Spending most of your day answering queries, managing membership, and keeping your audience entertained is not much fun. When you love the outdoors, running trails is.
The upshot?
It helps to be clear on what you want and what you need. Wanting to spend your time on the trails is not the same as the need to make money.
I know plenty of people who think their happiness is exclusively out on the trails, on the road, or in the gym. But that is not true. The happiest people have balance. Go find yours.