Paul The Programmer

I had a conversation on twitter yesterday with some who asked a simple question "I want to start a business, any suggestions?".

Well, here was my advice.

Do what you love, what your passionate about.

I, myself, like to program computer code. Sad but true. I don't really care what the language is (though some are a little more obtuse than others), its the code writing and problem solving part that I like. I choose VBA because I think its the easiest language to teach and get results from for newbies. And, If a student enjoys the art of coding scripts, they can decide to move off into C#, java, ruby or whatever. My job is to give them the spark of passion.

If you know what you love, then starting a business from it is the easy part. Making a living at it, that a whole other ball game. Start a blog and write about your passion, tweet about it, teach it, make samples of it - ask Nike say, Just do it.

Like Bob the builder, give yourself THE as your middle name. I'm Paul The Programmer. 3 little letters instantly associate YOU with your passion in the audiences eyes.

Now go be what you love.