So, I’ve been thinking a lot about this whole “niche” thing lately. You know, finding that special little corner of the world where you just fit. It’s like, everyone’s always saying, “Find your niche, find your niche!” But how do you actually do that? I mean, it’s not like there’s a map or something, right?
First, I started by just paying attention to what I was already into. Like, what do I actually enjoy doing when nobody’s telling me what to do? What do I spend my time thinking about, even when I’m supposed to be doing something else? I made a big list of all that stuff, no matter how silly it seemed. Turns out, I’m really into old sci-fi movies, baking weird, experimental cookies, and trying to teach my cat to high-five. Don’t judge me.
Digging Deeper
Next, I tried to see if there was anything I wanted to, like, actually change in the world. Big or small. It’s funny, but when you start looking, you notice problems everywhere. Like, why are all the cookie cutters shaped like boring things? Why can’t we have more sci-fi movies with practical effects? And why is my cat so stubborn about high-fiving? These are the important questions, people!
Putting It All Together
So I thought, “Okay, what if I combined some of these things?” Like, what if I started a blog or something where I review old sci-fi movies, but I also bake a batch of cookies inspired by each movie? And maybe, just maybe, I could document my cat’s high-five training journey. Because who wouldn’t want to see that, right?
Here’s what I did, step-by-step:
- Brain Dump: I wrote down every single interest, hobby, and weird quirk I could think of. No filter, no judgment.
- Problem Hunting: I looked for things that bugged me, things I wished were different, things I wanted to improve.
- Mashup Time: I started mixing and matching my interests and the problems I found to see if any cool combinations popped up.
- Experiment: I picked one combination that seemed fun and just started doing it. No pressure, just exploring.
It’s still early days, but I’m having a blast. I’m baking some seriously weird cookies, my cat might actually be learning to high-five (or at least tolerate it), and I’m rediscovering some awesome old movies. Who knows if this is “the niche,” but it feels pretty good right now. And that’s all that matters, right?
It was a long journey, but I’m glad I took it. Maybe this whole “niche” thing isn’t about finding some pre-made perfect spot, but about making your own little space in the world. And maybe, just maybe, filling it with weird cookies and a high-fiving cat.
