# Becoming One with the Yo-Yo

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/becoming-one-with-the-yo-yo/294708>\
**Category:** Hans Van Dan Elzen\
**Created:** [November 6, 2018, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/becoming-one-with-the-yo-yo/294708 "2018-11-06T22:54:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![DoubleR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/46a35a/32.png) [@DoubleR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DoubleR)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2018, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/becoming-one-with-the-yo-yo/294708/1 "2018-11-06T22:54:45Z")

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Obviously it takes a lot of passion and drive for anyone to hone their craft to the point where they can do it professionally. Most folks would never think of something as simple as a yo-yo could be taken to the heights that you and other professionals have.

What was the driving force for you to take your yo-yo journey to the professional level, and beyond? Was there a particular moment where you just knew you had to go professional and get involved with design and production?

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**Author:** ![YOHANS](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yohans/32/40176_2.png) [@YOHANS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOHANS)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2018, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/becoming-one-with-the-yo-yo/294708/2 "2018-11-06T23:37:40Z")

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I have a few skills. But I have a passion for yoyos. The yoyo has provided many opportunities that my other skills would never have provided. World travel, manufacturing, teaching. Amazing experience!!