All of us are passionate about something or the other. For some of us, 
it is music, for others, it is designing, for others it is computers 
etc. However, the ironical part is, a large majority of people fail to 
follow their passion in life. There are hundreds of books written on how
 one must do what he loves to do. However, somehow, people fail to 
follow that and subject themselves to 50-60 years of drudgery on an average.
   
Most times, the problem is of security.
 People are afraid to take risks in life and settle for the safer path. 
If you think that turning your passion into a career is fraught with 
danger too, here are some tips on how to make a smoother transition:
   
Have a back-up plan
We all feel more confident when we know we have something to fall back 
on. Before you pursue your passion full-time, build a back-up plan. That
 ways. You will be able to give your passion the best shot. For example,
 if you want to do something in music, don’t jump straight into it. Have
 a day job and keep pursuing music part-time. Do so until the time comes
 when you are ready to take the plunge.
   
Don’t limit yourself to your immediate environment
 That is the mistake most people do when they venture into turning their passion into a career. Do not think about the opportunities in your immediate ecosystem. There is a whole world out there with plenty of opportunities. With internet and social networking, that world is within your reach. Reach out to opportunities outside your ecosystem. Sooner or later, you will meet success.
    
Meet new people
 You never know who might hold the key to your future. Don’t be afraid 
to talk to people while traveling. Sure, you will meet some douche bags 
every now and then, but generally, people don’t really mind making new 
friends. Expand your network, and soon, you will see opportunities coming your way.
   
Use the online platform
 Internet is a great place to promote yourself and your passion too. It doesn’t matter what your
 passion is, there is always a platform to help you. If you are 
passionate about music, there is Soundcloud and Beatport; if you are 
interested in starting a business, there is Linkedin; if you are 
passionate about blogging, start with having a blog on Wordpress.
      
Perfect your skills
Nothing works better in building a career than perfecting your skills. Be the best in what you do. People can’t ignore really skilled people for long.
    
Believe in yourself
This is most important of them all. You have got to believe in yourself 
and in your abilities. If you believe in yourself, the world will 
believe in you. Don’t be bothered about being stuck in a situation or 
ruining your life by following your passion. Even if you fail, there is 
always a way out. Life gives you several chances!