Tuesday, November 19, 2019

3 big ideas

Big Idea #1

You don’t find your passion, you create it.

Trying to “find your passion” implies that there is some purpose out there waiting for, some higher calling, and all you have to do is discover it…

“Finding your passion” is a cliché excuse for not committing to anything.

You’re not “destined” for anything – you can do whatever you want.

And usually, what you’re most passionate about, is right under your nose.

Big Idea #2

It’s not about Your Passion, It’s About Your Values…

If you are “looking for your passion” – switch your focus to your values.

You must understand what you value deepest in life, and pursue activities that help you maximize those values.

What kind of impact do you want to make on the world? What kind of skills would you like to develop? What do you want to create? What do you want to be good at?

You don’t need to know these answers fully, but you do need to take action.

Once you get started, on anything, your mind mobilizes its forces to your aid.

But nothing happens until you start on something.

Big Idea #3

Passion is a side effect of mastery.

We tend to be excited and happy with things we’re good at.

We tend to love things we’re good at, especially when they impact people, or make us money.

You should adopt the mindset of a craftsman – shifting your focus away from “finding your passion” and instead, on mastering your craft.

On committing to become the best in the world at your thing.

Do this and amazing things will happen.

You may just discover your passion ;)

And remember…

Even the most passionate people in the world don’t feel “passionate” all the time.

Like motivation, passion is an emotion.

Which means it’s inconsistent and unreliable.

So, instead of wasting energy “finding your passion”, the lesson today is:

Pursue whatever interests you…

Get really good at your “thing.”

And get started on something, anything.

and be awesome!

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