This archive report was first published on 14 November 2019.
Discovering Your Passion: A Key to a Successful Life ¶
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Passion is an intense desire or enthusiasm for something that brings emotional satisfaction. It's essential to find your passion in life and work to achieve greater emotional and financial satisfaction.
Dr. Susan Biali, an American doctor who gave up medicine to pursue coaching and flamenco dancing, suggests ways to discover your passion:
- Take an inventory of your talents, even if you don't have mastery or full knowledge of them.
- Notice what makes you annoyed or jealous when others do it and enjoy it or succeed in it.
- Reflect on what you loved to do as a child.
- Notice when you lose track of time or what you hate to stop doing.
- See your passion hunt as a fun, joyful adventure.
It's also essential to get exposed to different activities, skills, and hobbies from a young age. This can help you discover your passion and develop a lifelong interest.
Age should be no limit when it comes to discovering your passion. Silas Yego, who held the Olympic record for javelin, learned entirely from YouTube as a grown-up.
Developing mastery of any skill requires practice for at least 10,000 hours, but this can be achieved in just three and a half years with consistent effort.
Many passions last for life, and investing in the things we enjoy can pay many times over. It's essential to scan and review our interests and hobbies regularly to ensure they remain enjoyable and relevant.
Discovering your passion is not limited to paid careers; hobbies can also be a great way to discover and excel in your passion. By trying out different hobbies, you may discover some that are truly enjoyed.
