It's More Than Passion | Daily Quote #291
A quote which came out of Walter Isaacson's appearance on The Diary of a CEO podcast...
“It’s not about your stupid little passion. It’s about connecting your passion to something higher than yourself. So, figure out what that mission is for you.”
Walter Isaacson, The Diary of a CEO Podcast
The advice is often to follow your passions and to follow your dreams; but, if the your dream is insular in nature you will find yourself dissatisfied. If you want to find the most fulfilment in your life, and in your work, you have to provide something of value to other people. This is critical. If the work you produce does not have a net benefit on society then this will likely affect your motivation negatively. Find a way of making your passion a net benefit to society, then you will have a meaningful career you can believe in. Connect your passion to something higher than yourself.
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