How can I follow my passion?

Take time to work through the process and know that, no matter what, you’ll be getting closer to where you want to be.

1. Start With the Right Perspective.
2. Get Out Your Metal Detector.
3. Look for the Umbrella.
4. Discern Between a Hobby and a Profitable Passion.
5. Expect the Mutiny.
6. Find the Limits of Your Bravery.

What do you do when you don’t have passion?

If this sounds like you, here are some things you ought to keep in mind.

1. Know what passion feels like to you.
2. Don’t limit what passion means to you.
3. You won’t always feel willing or able to pursue a passion.
4. Don’t expect “results” from your passion.
5. You can work passions around constraints of circumstance.

Should you tell someone to “follow their passion”?

Telling them to “follow their passion” makes them feel inadequate. If you don’t have a “passion”, don’t worry. You can still find work work you’re passionate about. Others feel like they have lots of passions, and aren’t sure which one to focus on.

What if I don’t have a “passion”?

If you don’t have a “passion”, don’t worry. You can still find work work you’re passionate about. Others feel like they have lots of passions, and aren’t sure which one to focus on. We need more precise criteria for comparing our options.

What happens when your passion fades?

They become etched into your being, your identity, and your sense of self. So once that passion fades, a moment of panic may set in. You may feel anxiety or deep depression at the thought of no longer doing that thing that once defined you.

Is ‘Follow Your Passion’ all you need to succeed?

Research shows that intrinsically motivating work makes people a lot happier than a big pay cheque. We also think it’s really important to find something you can excel at. However, there’s four ways “follow your passion” can be misleading advice. One problem is that it suggests that passion is all you need.