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How to Develop Your Passion
Do you ever find yourself asking or saying:
“I’m frustrated and feeling stuck in my business/career.”
“WTF am I supposed to be doing with my life?”
We all have those moments in life when we feel stuck, frustrated and confused. The sad part is, so many don’t even realize something is missing. They just go through life, living day-to-day in their routines. They aren’t clear on what they want, what they love, or where they’re headed. Most people drift through life without devoting much thought to figuring out what their passion is or how to develop it.
The word passion derives from Latin root pati, which means ‘to suffer’. Passion is what pushes you to pursue something despite any pain, fear, or doubt.
People assume they will just find their passion, like they will turn the corner and passion will be standing right there in front of them asking: “Where have you been all my life?”
Passion isn’t some fully formed thing that just lands in your lap. It starts as an interest or curiosity, something that ignites a spark. To develop it, you have to fan the flame. You have to take action.
Have you ever met someone and when you ask what they do, they talk about it with an overwhelming sense of alacrity and enthusiasm? They don’t shut up about it. That, my…
