Lets face itpursuing a passion is easier said than done. Youre stepping out of your comfort zone and trying to get good at something you may know little or nothing about.Chances are strong that itll take some time to turn something you care about into cold, hard profit. Not to mention, youll probably fail at your first few attempts.So, it makes sense that a lot of people begin with a lot of enthusiasm, and then quickly give up because it goes from fun to frustrating really fast.But there are also those who stick with it and (eventually) reap the benefits. How do you become one of those people' Theres no one right way, but below youll see six proven strategies from successful people.SEE ALSO:Why one of Silicon Valley's top investors says 'don't follow your passion'1. Use Your Free TimeLegend has it that Bill Gates went to work in his garage and all of a sudden, Microsoft was born. But its more complicated than that.Gates was an exceptional math student growing up. When he was 13 years old, his school had a PDP 10 computer, which taught people how to code. Gates would go to the computer room during his lunchtime and tinker with the machine until he knew how to program.There is a lot to learn from Gates younger self. He followed his passion and learned a new skillduring his lunch break. Be honest: How many times have you dropped something because you cant find the time for it' The truth is that if its something that you really want to learn, you can make time for it, whether you wake up earlier or work on it during lunch.Related: 3 Things Successful People Do During Their Lunch Breaks2. Learn From Your FailuresFormer Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is now one of the most successful fashion designers in the world. But it wasnt an easy journey for her.Beckham was torn apart by critics after her solo singing career failed. It was in this failure that Beckham realized music wasnt her passion. Thats when she got into the fashion business and, after initial harsh reviews, ended up excelling in a whole new industry.Had Beckhams solo singing career taken off, she mightve never become a fashion designer. Sometimes failure can push you toward another interest altogether. So, when something doesnt work outdont dwell on it for too long. Instead, think about turning your Plan B into your Plan A. If youre anything like Posh Spice, itll work out pretty well.3. Study the BestAmong other accomplishments, songwriter Randy Bachmans a member of the band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, known for hits like Takin Care of Business and You Aint Seen Nothing Yet.A few years back, Bachman wrote a letter to young musicians on how to learn songwriting. His secret: Studying the greats. He would not only look for similarities between popular songs, but also write a sequel to hit songs just for practice.If you feel like youve hit a plateau, analyze what the best in the industry are doing. By looking for patterns and things you can emulate, youll be able to break through and keep developing your skills.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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