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If all you love to do, for example, is sleep, loaf around and gorge yourself – do you really think that the money will follow?
Much has been said about following your passion. Some successful people say that because they followed their passion, the money came as a result. Not mentioned are the hardships they endured and dues they have paid to get to where they are.
We’re so hung up on this idea that we sometimes fail to see that the things we love can actually be harmful. If all you love to do, for example, is sleep, loaf around and gorge yourself – do you really think that the money will follow?
Passion is a powerful thing. Keep it under control or surrender yourself totally to it. Which will it be?
Your goal is not necessarily your passion
It’s a matter of priorities. Do you have a job directly related to the things you love doing? Good for you! Others are not so blessed. So it’s sometimes necessary to forgo (for now) the things we enjoy in order to achieve our dreams. Being too focused only on the interesting things can also make you ignore excellent opportunities.
Fulfillment vs. Passion
You can also find consistent gratification in what you’re currently doing, even if it feels boring at times. You might be able to turn your hobby into a career but if you’re not finding delight and satisfaction, guess what? It can turn into work, and you’re back to where you started.
Time to redefine passion
What is your real purpose in pursuing your passion? Is it doing interesting work every day? Or is it the lifestyle that you imagine you will have, once you eliminate the monotony of your day job? What you used to define as your true love, the type of work that gives you happiness may only be ONE of the components of your passion. Passion is not the only ingredient for success. Qualities such as patience, perseverance and many others also go into the mix.
As you gain more experience you learn a lot more about yourself –what drives you and your environment. New opportunities and new realities will unveil themselves to you. Now you have the luxury of choosing which path to take.
Be warned, however, that you should not pursue your passion at the expense of your family and others who are dependent on you.
Do you want to go into a particular field (your passion) but cannot, at the moment, because of pressing obligations? Try this — make living an exemplary life, serving others, providing for your family and leaving a good legacy YOUR PASSION.
Give thanks for your blessings and ask yourself
Do you really think you’re stuck in a dreadful job?
Think of the unemployed.
Are you miserable because you think you’re not realizing your full potential?
Surely, you can incorporate these qualities into your present position.
Do you want to go into a particular field (your passion) but cannot, at the moment, because of pressing obligations? Try this — make living an exemplary life, serving others, providing for your family and leaving a good legacy YOUR PASSION.
Filed under: Audience of One, Corporate life, Motivation
