Writer, Agilist, Elder Geek
For awhile, we here at MuseHack have been discussing the checklist issue of films, how films all seem alike and follow the same beats. We’re concerned what that means for Hollywood, writers, and media. We’re also feeling just a wee bit justified now that such concerns are mainstream and in fact may be traced back to one book and writing concept, Save the Cat.
(Serdar has more to say on “Save the Cat” in his own erudite way.)
So the last two weeks, among the various other posts and interviews, I’ve been talking about Career Sustainability, the ability to know your career is going to keep paying the bills at the very least.
I think the point is that a lot of us need to be talking about it. On blogs, with people, in politics, here, in our communities.
I think we need to be discussing it because we’re stuck in a world of change. That’s a big hint, by the way.
So last week I discussed Career Sustainability and why it was important. In short, Career Sustainability is about ensuring your career lasts to pay the bills, and I explored what it took.
Now in the spirit of Muse Hack, I’d like to specifically address how to tie your hobbies, passions, and interests into Career Sustainability. Your Geekery can be applied to keeping your career – and the money – going.
Admittedly if you’re already a fan-to-pro type this is probably old hat. But if you’re still syncing up your career and passions, or are still exploring options, these should give you some great ideas.
So all those areas I discussed last column, let’s see what you can do with your own geekiness . . .