Are you passionate? Or just intense? When you get going on a pet topic, do people flock to you? Do they leave your discussions Energized? Excited? Eager to go do something? That’s passion. You know you’re being passionate if you find people attracted to you personally and interested in your cause. On the other hand, [...]
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1. Be patient. Life happens at its own pace. Don’t push. 2. Open yourself up to whatever comes. Find the Magic Moment in the every day. 3. Commit fully to your work. Stop searching for it and nurture your passion. 4. When It hits you, grab It immediately. Do not hesitate, do not ask friends [...]
I recently had a back-and-forth with a father of a 26 year old who recently turned down a job—in this market—because, presumably, the job was “beneath” him. Take the job or wait for the better offer? This is a scenario I understand from both perspectives. I went the entrepreneurial route after graduating from Wharton rather [...]
Do you want to make a boatload of money? Or do what you love? Because you’re going to have to choose. I’ve spoken with hundreds, if not thousands, of managers, executives, and—back in the day, artists—about what they do. And one thing remains constant: most people chase money because they don’t have the confidence that [...]
The theme of the month seems to be: whatever you’ll be doing for the rest of the year, you’ll be doing it for (a lot) less money. Which reminds me of this post, which has been updated: Q: “How can I make myself passionate when I don’t get paid enough?” Enjoy this blog? Listen [...]
Stop trying to find yourself, start trying to lose yourself. When you do, your passions will come find you.
You can follow a gut instinct, but you can’t follow your passions. It’s impossible. Passion grows from being fully invested in what you’re doing, and you can’t follow something that hasn’t grown yet. Gut feelings may steer you toward your passion, but just as likely, gut feelings will help you turn whatever you’re doing into [...]
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