Hi, I'm Thomas, 43 from France but living in Germany for half of a living. Origin: Unlike many people whose posts I've read so far, I didn't seek to follow a passion and wasn't particularly ambitious. Instead, I followed the voice of reason, pursued engineering studies because I have an affinity for technology, and moved to Germany, where, to my surprise, I thrived and have stayed ever since. I keep my passions and interests for my free time and have never seriously considered making a living from them, as I find it sad to think of hating one's passion due to existential fears. I have great respect for those who succeed in this, but I personally don't feel capable of it, so I keep them as hobbies. Now, I find myself in a delicate situation: on the one hand, I feel like I'm not moving forward and am out of sync with my work (feeling useless), and on the other hand, I enjoy the comfort of a stable life without significant financial pressure, with free time and a generally good living environment. I feel this void within me: the feeling that I should be doing much better but struggling to step out of this damn comfort zone, held back by my doubts and lack of self-confidence! Desired State: Assuming everything goes well, I envision a diverse community, a network that is partly virtual and partly local, where entrepreneurs seeking help, answers, or support for specific problems could come. Ideally, I imagine a place where you could come for a coffee but also have a workspace, a bit like a coworking space but more community-oriented. You wouldn't come just for yourself but for the exchange with other interesting people who share the same values. Speaking of values, they are essential! As is a portfolio and a minimum level of organization for the community to function. Maybe a community like this already exists? I haven't found one yet, but you never know! As for sectors: renewable energies, IoT, retrofitting equipment, batteries, agriculture, self-sufficient systems...