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Don’t have a single purpose or passion? That’s OK

Don’t have a single purpose or passion? That’s OK

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We don't have only one purpose or passion

People will tell you to find your purpose or your passion. But we are multifaceted beings with many gifts, talents, interests, and ideas. Yet we are put under pressure to have this one purpose or one passion.

We will grow and shift so much in our lifetime that we can expect our desires and purpose to evolve too.

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Bring your drive to everything you do

Instead of concentrating your energy on one purpose or passion, try to focus your energy on bringing your passion and purpose to everything you do.
Ask yourself:

  • What type of kindness, care, joy, and patience must you use to bring purpose and passion to your relationships?
  • What level of openness and curiosity should you have to bring meaning to tasks?
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Learn from every situation

Everyone has had jobs they didn't like on the way to finding the job they do like.

Regardless of the job you do now, remain curious. Continuously try to see what this work experience can teach you.

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Your 9-to-5 job and your identity

Our greatest sense of purpose or passion does not have to come from our 9-to-5 job. It can, but does not have to.

Sometimes a job is just how we pay our bills, and that is fine. Focus on who you are after your workday is over.

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