How to Turn Passion into Income: My True & Authentic Journey

Why I’m Sharing the Journey – Not Just the Results

Most marketers only share their journey after they’ve turned it into a huge success. But I’m doing things differently. I’m starting from scratch – no team behind me – just real-time building, right in front of you.

Why? Because it’s about trust.
We’re living in a world where showing the work has become more valuable than doing the actual work. That’s why I’m opening a gate to my world – to share my daily routines and habits – so you can see what causes success or failure.

On top of that, I’m doing this for myself first, so value is important to me. And when I figure out what’s working (or what’s not), you’ll be the first to know.”

This is my challenge, but we’re in it together. I’ll show you real progress, one step at a time, so we can learn, grow, and build something meaningful side by side.
And to be honest, it’s an amazing feeling when I see that something that helps me ends up helping someone else, too.

We’ll figure it out as we go. We’ll fail, adapt, and keep moving forward – side by side.
And related to that, I’ll soon be releasing a full article:
→ “Daily Routine for Freelancers: Habits That Keep Me Focused”

How to Turn Passion into Income (Our Story & Mission)

For over two decades, I dedicated my life to Buddhist activities – a path of deep meaning and devotion. But as many know, passion doesn’t always pay the bills.

I always loved what I was doing, but it was often unpaid. I was supported by sponsors, but it was very limited and didn’t bring financial freedom. I never minded – until life changed in a big way.

As a Buddhist artist, I have a lot of activities for dharma projects:

Everything shifted when my wife became pregnant.
Suddenly, I had a new responsibility: to care for my family and build a future for us. At the same time, I was also building our home with my own hands – a task that required both effort and resources.
That’s when I realized I needed a way to be independent, support my family, and continue 

Pushed by Pressure, Fueled by Purpose

Everything took an unexpected turn. In the third month of pregnancy, my wife was hospitalized. I had to quit my job and stay home. My savings were disappearing fast.

I didn’t even have a driver’s license back then. So I got one. Fast.

That’s when I knew I needed to build a different kind of life. One that lets me work from home, stay true to my values and still provide for my family and the people I love. That’s how the seed for ReviewKitPro was planted.

And related to that, I’ll soon be releasing a full article:
→ “How to Stay Motivated and Focused in a Distracted World”

Build an Online Business from Scratch (With No Budget for Freelancers)

Late at night, after long days of physical work, I started Googling everything I could:

• “How to make money online”
• “How can I build an online income?”
• “Affiliate marketing for beginners”
• “How to work from home with no budget”

Does this sound familiar to you?
I tried everything. I spent hours -days, weeks, months—learning, testing, and failing.
I explored affiliate marketing, digital tools, AI automation, and passive income strategies. Watched hundreds of videos. Took online courses.

The Harsh Truth About “Quick Rich” Content

But here’s the truth: Most of what’s out there is smoke and mirrors. You can see screenshots with six-figure days and impressive account balances. But they never show you photos of the days – or months – when they failed and made nothing.
Those “Get Rich Quick” videos? They’re great – for the creator. Not for you.

So here’s my advice to save your precious time: Stop watching videos or reading articles that promise overnight success. Even with AI tools and shortcuts, it’s not realistic – unless you get very lucky.

The First Real Aha Moment

This was my first big aha moment: There are no shortcuts to real success. It takes hard work, passion, and consistency. And yes, a lot of coffee.

If you’re seeking fast money, ReviewKitPro isn’t for you. But if you’re ready to build something solid and lasting, stick around.
I’m currently creating a full list of tools that help you build your website, boost productivity, save time, and use these tools effectively.
👉 Check out My Digital Dream Team: 10 Tools That Runs My Online Business 24/7 and discover the full stack of tools I use to keep everything running and streamline your business strategy.

Affiliate Marketing the Ethical Way (What Most “Experts” Don’t Tell You)

Early on, I faced a tough choice with affiliate marketing. As a Buddhist and someone who believes in conscious business, I couldn’t promote tools I didn’t personally use or trust.

Your reputation is everything. At first, I wanted quick results. Many affiliate programs let you join instantly, but most of them promote products that don’t speak to me. Honestly, the people pushing those strategies weren’t inspiring to me at all. That’s just my personal view.

On the other hand, I realized that if I wanted to promote tools I truly like and use, it would take time. First, I’d need to create valuable content and build trust. Even now, I already have some potential clients who’ve actually purchased products I recommended. My reward? Just the satisfaction that they’re using something I genuinely believe in.

My Golden Rules for Affiliate Marketing

Let’s get one thing straight:

Affiliate marketing isn’t about pushing products – it’s about building trust that lasts. I’d rather make less money and stay true to my values than profit off someone else’s confusion. These are the golden rules I follow while growing ReviewKitPro:

• Recommend only what you truly use and trust
• Share real use cases and value, not just the Win
• Put trust before commission, fits to long-run business
• Stay authentic to yourself, stay out of the crowd
• Grow With Your Audience, Like You’re Building It With Friends

Staying True = Standing Out from the Crowd

If you hold on to your values – honesty, trust, and conscience – they’ll become your most powerful advantage.
Many people are forgetting those values. But trust me, they matter – in business, in family, and in your life.

The Real Cost of Selling Out

There’s a reason old fairy tales warn about making deals with the devil.
They’ll give you what you want—but the price is always higher than you expect.
Here’s something most people don’t tell you:

Being honest is actually a secret SEO weapon.

🧭 If you stay true to yourself and others, you’ll stand out. And in today’s world, that’s rare.
Most people chase clicks. You’re building trust.
And related to that, I’ll soon be releasing a full article:
→ “Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: Complete 2025 Guide”

AI Tools to Grow Your Online Business Smarter, Not Harder

Let’s get even more real. Even if you find your “golden duck,” you’ll hit another wall: time and budget. While I was learning SEO and affiliate strategy at night, I was also dealing with real limitations.
While I was learning SEO and affiliate strategy at night, I was also building our house with my bare hands during the day. No extra help. No teammates. Just 10 months to finish before Christmas. I was sleeping 3–4 hours a night and sometimes working overnight. But we did it. We moved in the night before Christmas Eve. I was also dealing with real limitations.
Doing everything alone is hard. At one point, I had no income, no team, and very little time.
I had to do other work to survive, so I had even less time to work on ReviewKitPro.
Then I found AI tools—and everything shifted.

My First Employee: ChatGPT

At first, I used and tested the free version. Right now, ChatGPT can do a lot without any upgrades—you don’t need to pay just to get started. But if you’re serious about growing your brand, creating smarter systems, and working more efficiently, you have to start thinking about it.

Later, I bought the pro version, and ChatGPT became my first employee. Working for me 24/7, never complaining, and it helps me stay focused. I started using it to plan and check content, brainstorm ideas, and even organize my other businesses.

I’m currently creating a prompt library to help you use AI tools effectively.
→  “Reusable ChatGPT Prompts: Save Time and Boost Productivity”