I’m feeling a little philosophical today. Do you ever wonder why we like the things we do, our jobs or hobbies? In the ProGen Study Group this past month, we had the task of creating an education plan. We examined our strengths and weaknesses in the education we’ve already had and made a detailed plan for the genealogy research career we want to have. What will it take to get there? It’s so inspiring to listen to others talk about their goals and dreams. They give you the encouragement you need to reach yours!
Alongside my ProGen assignment, I took an online class where the instructor encouraged us to explore the reasons behind our passion for genealogy. The answer “I just do” is not an answer. When I kept asking myself the why question, I drilled down to the fact I like helping people and believe everyone deserves to connect with their past. That may not be my final “why” but it’s good for now.
It’s time to kickstart my genealogy business and help people discover their ancestors. Next month’s ProGen assignment is to write a business plan and I’ve joined the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). I’m in the process of choosing a business name, designing a logo, setting up a website, and organizing everything needed to launch a business in my town. It feels a bit overwhelming, but piece by piece it will all come together.
A friend of mine reminded me recently that done is better than perfect. So, here’s to getting it done. I’ll let you know when I hang out my shingle!
Reminder: Rootstech 2023 starts this Thursday, March 2nd, so if you haven’t registered for this wonderful conference (free and virtual), do it today. www.rootstech.org
Genealogy tip: To quote Geoff Rasmussen from Legacy Family Tree Webinars, “Life is short, do genealogy first.”
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