Your Passion
I'm a fairly avid peruser of the Huffington Post, and I was checking out today when I found a story by Sean Aiken where he was in search of a job he was passionate about. He spent 1 week at a new job for 52 weeks. It's a really neat story and he's had some crazy and cool jobs, but I think he brings up a more serious point behind the wackiness of the story.
"Are you doing what you're passionate about?"
I have to admit, I don't like that phrasing. I don't truly believe in extreme passion for most everyone. I think there are a few people out there that do have a passion for something, but I like to think most of us can do pretty much anything and get worn out pretty quick.
I'd like to ask, "Why are you doing what you're doing?"
Are you in your line of work for money, security, comfort, passion? Are you serving someone else's desires, like your parents, spouse, friend or boss? Does your job fall in sync with your political, social and religious beliefs?
If you're not happy, consider a change. I'd like to encourage everyone to find something they enjoy and do that. Think about what you spend your free time thinking about, talking about or doing. Your passion probably lies somewhere in that. What constructive things to you do for free? There's a good chance you can find a job out there that will pay you for it.
