What to Do When Your Passion Isn’t Enough
12 September 2017
When building something, anything, most people will tell you, "Never let that passion die!" "Always remember why you started!" "Always make sure that your love for what you do is burning bright!"
People will remind you repeatedly to keep pushing forward and to stay as dedicated as you were on day one. Of course, when you’re on the first few days of your project, you’re wildly motivated, as if nothing could go wrong. You know you’re strong enough and you believe that you can do it. And you probably can.
But sometimes the reality is that you realize no matter how passionate you are, it doesn’t seem to be enough. When this realization hits you, what do you do?
1. Be honest with yourself.
Instead of running out the door and going on a hunt for more passion, stop, sit and talk to yourself about what’s going on. How willing are you to figure out how to make things work when they’re not? If you doubt your ability, no level of passion will help you succeed.
When things get shaky, don’t blame it on a lack of passion—try to see the bigger picture. Be honest with yourself and find what’s really lacking. Is it hard work? Dedication? A willingness to learn from others?
2. Make time for self-care.
Successful people often feel guilty for having free time. I get it. There are things to do and plans that need shaping. We need to hustle and work hard. But we also need to take care of ourselves. The wisest, richest people in the business rest, too. Read more..@ http://www.success.com/blog/what-to-do-when-your-passion-isnt-enough
When building something, anything, most people will tell you, "Never let that passion die!" "Always remember why you started!" "Always make sure that your love for what you do is burning bright!"
People will remind you repeatedly to keep pushing forward and to stay as dedicated as you were on day one. Of course, when you’re on the first few days of your project, you’re wildly motivated, as if nothing could go wrong. You know you’re strong enough and you believe that you can do it. And you probably can.
But sometimes the reality is that you realize no matter how passionate you are, it doesn’t seem to be enough. When this realization hits you, what do you do?
1. Be honest with yourself.
Instead of running out the door and going on a hunt for more passion, stop, sit and talk to yourself about what’s going on. How willing are you to figure out how to make things work when they’re not? If you doubt your ability, no level of passion will help you succeed.
When things get shaky, don’t blame it on a lack of passion—try to see the bigger picture. Be honest with yourself and find what’s really lacking. Is it hard work? Dedication? A willingness to learn from others?
2. Make time for self-care.
Successful people often feel guilty for having free time. I get it. There are things to do and plans that need shaping. We need to hustle and work hard. But we also need to take care of ourselves. The wisest, richest people in the business rest, too. Read more..@ http://www.success.com/blog/what-to-do-when-your-passion-isnt-enough