Day 164 - The problem with passion https://golifelog.com/posts/the-problem-with-passion-1623566171038
“Follow your passion”, they say.
Some problems with that phrase:
• It assumes everyone has an inherent passion just waiting to be transformed into their dream job
• It assumes that passion is intrinsic, internally motivated and powered by some unique personality trait
• It assumes no external force, extrinsic motivators are necessary to have it
It might be true for some people, but not true for 100% for sure, because Passion can come later, over time, when it scales, or when you get good at it......
Some problems with that phrase:
• It assumes everyone has an inherent passion just waiting to be transformed into their dream job
• It assumes that passion is intrinsic, internally motivated and powered by some unique personality trait
• It assumes no external force, extrinsic motivators are necessary to have it
It might be true for some people, but not true for 100% for sure, because Passion can come later, over time, when it scales, or when you get good at it......