Should I follow my passion or not?

If it makes you feel better, having too much passion can actually lead to burnout. The reality of life that we all must face is that you can love what you do, and it will still feel like work. Most importantly, finding the ideal job doesn’t mean you have to quit your day gig to pursue it.

Can you have 2 passions?

Of course it’s possible that people with two passions simply spend more time on enjoyable activities than those with one passion, but actually the researchers found having two passions was associated with greater well-being and happiness gains even when the total amount of time invested across two passions was the same …

Do you have to be passionate about one thing to succeed?

Society tells us that being passionate about one thing will drive you to success. I hate to tell you but that is BS! I am not passionate about any one thing, but a lot of things, and I am fine just that way I am! Note: This post was originally written in May 2012 and has been the most popular post on CareerPivot.com ever since.

Can you really “find your passion”?

A recent Stanford research paper (a good summary is here) identifies the main flaw of this undead trope: “Finding your passion” presupposes that interests and passions are fixed, rather than fluid and evolving as we age and gain wisdom and experience. Those who follow the fixed mindset are much more likely to give up when obstacles arise.

Is it possible to turn a passion into a job?

Or as Harry Briggs, Venture Capitalist and former Partner at BGF Ventures, puts it: “If you just want to pursue something you enjoy, that might be a sign of laziness rather than genuine passion.” It will turn a passion into a job.

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.