Get a pen and a piece of paper. No right or wrong answers. Just write what comes to mind.
What do you love to do?
Do you have a favorite hobby?
Ask a spouse, friend or relative what they think is your favorite hobby.
Is there something you love to read about?
What topics do you surf on the Internet?
When you close your eyes and think of your perfect day, what image comes to mind?
If you could spend all day doing something and NOT get paid for it, what would it be?
What did you love to do as a child? Did you collect something?
Do you remember what you always wanted to be when you grew up? Ask your mom. Look through old school papers. Recall playing make believe.
When you have a list, go back and write 3 different ways you can make money for each idea.
Can you sell a product? Offer a service? Teach a class?
Go to Business Ideas by Categories for ideas.
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