STANDOUT with Cheryl Tan
7: Passion, Purpose & Profit With Steve Alpert
February 8, 2016
Passion, Purpose & Profit with Steve Alpert So often, you think that once you make the decision to change your life, you’ll find success right away. That overnight, you’ll be rolling in money and fame. It does not work that way. Just ask Steve Alpert, who left a successful career in TV news & filmmaking to become an artist. He will tell you that it was hard, really hard, and he couldn’t have done it without the emotional and financial support of his wife, Dorothy. But, he will also say when you are called to do something, you must pay attention. And work really hard to make the journey meaningful. That's when you'll find success. What you will learn in this episode: *How truly difficult it is to change careers *Why that change was worth it to Steve *Successful habits *How the Recession destroyed Steve's business and what he did to come back *The reason why artists make art Links mentioned in the episode: Want to browse Steve's collection? Click here. While there, you can also learn more about his book, "The Unexpected Journey."
Passion, Purpose & Profit with Steve Alpert So often, you think that once you make the decision to change your life, you’ll find success right away. That overnight, you’ll be rolling in money and fame. It does not work that way. Just ask Steve Alpert, who left a successful career in TV news & filmmaking to become an artist. He will tell you that it was hard, really hard, and he couldn’t have done it without the emotional and financial support of his wife, Dorothy. But, he will also say when you are called to do something, you must pay attention. And work really hard to make the journey meaningful. That's when you'll find success. What you will learn in this episode: *How truly difficult it is to change careers *Why that change was worth it to Steve *Successful habits *How the Recession destroyed Steve's business and what he did to come back *The reason why artists make art Links mentioned in the episode: Want to browse Steve's collection? Click here. While there, you can also learn more about his book, "The Unexpected Journey."