“Passion Is Not What You Have, It Is What You Develop.”
Passion is usually seen as an inner calling that you either have or you don’t have. This is an uncomfortable way to think about passion if you don’t know what you have. But as author and financial expert Stephanie O’Connell points out, passion is what you can find.
If you want to find a purpose in your life, you must leave your bubble . Passion works the same way. Yes, some people may discover their passion at an early age, but if you haven’t discovered yours yet, you can still develop it by breaking out of your comfort zone and exploring options. O’Connell puts it this way:
Passion does not come in anticipation of inspiration, it unfolds through action and work. Think of it as falling in love. You don’t just sit at home and decide that you will fall in love with a certain person, you go out and share different experiences with different people until you fall in love.
Pay attention to your life, surround yourself with people who inspire you to grow, and be aware of the opportunities that open up before you. If you follow and study the ones that pique your interest, you may stumble upon passion along the way.
Going back to the dating example, although you probably have a general idea of what you like and what you don’t like about a person, going out and actually meeting people will teach you a lot about your preferences.
O’Connell is well versed in this topic, so you’ll definitely want to read her full post at the link below.
4 Important Truths Underpinning Passing Pursuit | Stephanie O’Connell