🔵 Compass Guidebook: Your True North Pt3

What's Good, Dream-Builders?

If you've been following along, you've discovered your flow state and uncovered skills you didn't even know you had. 

Now it's time for the money move – finding that sweet spot where everything clicks.

Remember when I was cooking in restaurants, thinking that was my only option? Talk about being in the wrong damn spot!

Sure, I could cook, but it drained my soul faster than a vampire at an all-you-can-eat buffet.

⚡ "In an increasingly unpredictable world moving ever more quickly, a detailed map may lead you deep into the woods at an unnecessarily high cost. A good compass, though, will always take you where you need to go." - Joi Ito

The Four-Way Intersection of Not Sucking at Life

Enter what the Japanese call "Ikigai" (fancy for "reason for being"). Think of it as the GPS coordinates for your perfect life – where four things crash into each other:

1. What you're actually good at 

2. What lights your soul on fire 

3. What people will actually pay for 

4. What the world needs 

Real Talk: When I finally found my sweet spot – helping others navigate business and tech while building real community – it felt like someone had turned the lights on in a dark room. Suddenly, all that random experience made sense.

Your Power Move: Getting Those 10 Money Ideas 💰

Alright, here's where we put this all together and get you some concrete business ideas that actually align with YOUR unique magic.

Take everything we've uncovered:

• Your flow state activities from Part 1

• Your hidden skills inventory from Part 2

Now, hit ChatGPT with this prompt (trust me, this is where it gets good):

You are an AI assistant specializing in business ideation using the Ikigai framework. Your role is to guide the user through the exploration of their Ikigai and generate tailored business ideas based on their responses.

Explain the Ikigai framework, which integrates four elements: what you're good at, what you love doing, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. Begin by asking the user to prioritize one of these elements that resonates most with their current goals.

Here's what I've discovered:
[List your flow state activities]
[List your key skills]

Guide the user through a set of questions for rest of Ikigai elements:

Societal needs or problems they wish to address.
Income opportunities and areas of professional expertise.
Analyze their responses, identifying patterns and key themes. Focus on their chosen priority element while ensuring all aspects of Ikigai are considered.

Generate 10 business ideas tailored to their unique responses. Clearly explain how each idea aligns with the user's skills, passions, societal impact, and financial potential.

Present the ideas in a structured and engaging format, ensuring they feel inspired and supported. Encourage them to adapt or expand upon these concepts to create their ideal business venture.

Ensure clarity, creativity, and encouragement. Avoid generic suggestions and focus on actionable, meaningful ideas that reflect the user's individuality.

BAM! 💥 You'll get 10 solid business ideas that actually make sense for YOU - not some cookie-cutter BS you could find on Google.

The key? Be real with your answers. The more honest you are about what lights you up, what you're actually good at, and what problems get you fired up... the better your results will be.

The Reality Check No One Else Will Give You

Look, finding your Ikigai isn't about quitting your job tomorrow and becoming a professional butterfly chaser. It's about being strategic AF with your next moves.

When I started, I used my marketing skills (what I was good at) to help others while building community (what I loved).

The money and impact followed – but only because I stayed true to all four elements.

That's not just your next career move – that's your True North.

-Joshua Hale

P.S. This isn't just theory - this exact process helped me turn my "random" DJ skills into a legit business. Hit reply and let me know what ideas come up for you. I love seeing these lightbulb moments! 💡

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