Living in a converted school bus is a dream many people share because it represents freedom to travel and an independent life on the road. However, not everyone finds the courage to take the plunge and decides to dedicate their time, money and efforts necessary for a successful conversion that would make their dream a reality. There is a fine line between jumping on the bandwagon and overthinking everything, so here are some basic steps that will help your process of conversion run smoothly.
Set specific goals
Give yourself a deadline and set specific goals you want to accomplish before you actually go through with your plan to buy and convert a school bus. Get your calendar and schedule a day for research, decide on a date for visiting different bus dealerships and other connected activities. This will make you feel accountable and give you a schedule to follow.
Find support
Everything is more fun when done in good company, and that is especially true for conversions. Ask your family members, friends and neighbors for help, crank up some music, prepare food and refreshments and get to work! Reach out to like-minded people on social networks and ask for advice. You can learn useful tips, find out where you can buy or borrow the right tools or what to avoid when converting.
Just start
After setting goals and finding help, it’s time to stop procrastinating and start working. Converting a school bus is a big project that can be intimidating, but as with all projects in life, it gets easier and more manageable if you divide and delegate your tasks. Plan your conversion step-by-step and be reasonable when allotting time to each task. That way you will not feel overwhelmed and quit halfway through.
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