1. Learn about what "Operation Florence" is.
2. Hear about a few thought-provoking trends in the marketplace and the impact this may have on business and our planet at large.
3. See if Jeremy passes the "Great Eight" question challenge.
4. Get inspired to embark on your own discovery journey and learn how a temporary leave from the workforce through a layoff can be just what you need to take your career next level.

Christine and Muge explore the pros and cons of turning a hobby or passion into a business. We tackle these discussion points to help you think through the pros and cons of monetizing a business.

• Turning your passion or hobby into a business can sometimes take away the enjoyment you once had but can also open an amazing chapter for you.

• Not all hobbies or passions are profitable. While it's possible to monetize almost anything, some interests simply won't generate enough revenue to make it worthwhile. Muge and Christine discuss three businesses to stay away from.

• You may not have the necessary skills: Just because you're passionate about something doesn't mean you're automatically good at making it a business.

• Starting a business requires time and effort. It's important to be mindful about what you can realistically commit to.

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Next Up:: A brilliant best practice for making your next move. A visit with Jeremy Epstein will enlighten you on what he is learning on "Operation Florence" a personal walk about which has been truly enlightening and inspiring.

"Creativity is breaking through the inertia of no by seeking new possibilities and finding valuable solutions." This comes from the book "The Non Obvious Guide to being More Creative" by Kathyrn P. Hayden. The biggest mistake many people make when it comes to thinking creatively is moving too quickly from seeking possibilities to finding solutions. Muge and Christine explore the topics of:

1. How to seek possibilities for yourself by thinking differently and silencing your inner critic.

2. Explore the things in life that really light you up by taking inventory:

   1. What websites do I gravitate to when I want to relax?

   2. What movies or books subjects do I lean towards?

   3. What's the last time that I lost time when I was doing something? Something you enjoyed and you felt like you were in the flow?

3. Personal "Walkabout" Challenge. Learn about a bit yourself by asking three people who know you the following questions:

   1. What do you think are my greatest passions and why?

   2. What do you think my natural strengths and talents are?

   3. Have you thought I could have a second career in something knowing me even if that second career seems improbable?

   4. Any talent skill or thing you would pay me to teach you (ask this last question only if you are interested in monetizing your passion.

Christine Zmuda and Muge Wood introduce the concept of "Refirement TM" which is the opportunity to think differently about the next 30-50 years of your life. The focus being to connect with your passion and live an even more fulfilling and meaningful life.

1. Consider reading the book a 100 year Life by Lynda Graffton and Andrew Scott to get a foundation on why we are living longer, how to make the best of your tangible and intangible assets.
2. Take inventory of what you have interest in learning or what already lights you up.
3. Get a vision of a handful of NEW things that you want to try this year.
4. Get organized and share your intentions with friends or do so in a public way to help yourself make tractions towards those goals. A couple apps like Bucket can help you get organized as a starting point.