Finding our passion sounds really intimidating and
overwhelming. On top of that you have people
around you trying to tell you, which path you should go down. And then there is
the added pressure that you do not want to disappoint the people around you and
you want to succeed. Many people will try and convince you to find
a career where there is job security and you can make a decent living. This
process can become extremely confusing when you are being pulled in so many
different directions. Not only are you being pulled in multiple directions but
also there are endless possibilities to choose from.
Going through this process is certainly overwhelming but it
is important to be honest and yourself. I am a firm believer that you should
not have to go searching for your passion. Your passion is within you, it is
not something you need to consult outside resources. Your passion is within you
so the best thing for you to do is self reflect and figure out what you love
and enjoy doing. Your passion is something you already love. It may take some digging
to figure it out. Here is what I mean, let’s say that when you were younger you
really enjoyed reading. You loved being able to escape into another world when
you were reading so you decided to become a writer to create those stores for
others.
I am a firm believer that you should turn your passion into
your career. Your passion should always be your Plan A. I am currently reading
a book called Bawse by Lilly Singe (which by the way you should definitely read
it if you have not already). In one chapter she addresses how
everyone wants you to have a back up plan. Lilly included an extremely insightful
quote from Kate Winslet that really embodies this, "If you really want to do
something, don’t have a Plan B. Having a Plan B means you’re expecting your
Plan A to fail, and that isn’t the right attitude." How true is that. When you
create a backup plan you do not believe enough in your Plan A. Instead of
putting your energy into creating Plan B
put that energy into your Plan A. Plan A is the only plan. Some people will
tell you it is not practical or it will never work out. People will tell you
that you should get a “safe” career and work on your passion on the side.
People will always doubt you. They will try and tear down
your dreams. People always want to take the safe route and they want to tear
anyone down who does not choose the same path. Find your passion and follow it
even when other people doubt you. You have to believe in your passion enough
that other people’s doubt do not affect you. If you put your mind to it and put
in the work you will succeed. It will not be easy but if you are willing to put
in the work you will succeed.
What is your passion? Do you have your Plan A laid out? How
can you set yourself up for success?
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