I've always been passionate about showing others my city and just recently started getting paid to do it! I've got to say, the feeling I get when I run into friends who are just getting off work at the office, after I've spent the day cliff diving, makes me feel like I'm on top of the world. Knowing they were at a computer while I was out playing and earning the same amount of money feels incredible.
For me, there is nothing better than getting paid to do what you love, and as a bonus, I make new friends with interesting people from all over the world. Perhaps my new friends won't even charge me for their local tour when I show up to their hometown!