3 easy tips to find your true passion!

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“If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion.

For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.”

- Bishop T.D. Jakes

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What is passion?

A

strong feeling of enthusiasm or

excitement for something or about doing something.

Why find passion?

Passion is the driving force in one’s life. In not only your professional life, but also to keep yourself going on a daily basis it is important to discover your world.

To succeed you need to believe in something with so much passion that it changes your life forever.

Don’t settle for anything less. Keep looking out for that one thing that gives you satisfaction.

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1. Talk to yourself Ask yourself what is the one thing that keeps you happy. One thing that you will never lose interest in.

But be sure of not confusing this with your hobby. Your hobby cannot be defined as your passion.

You passion is the urge of doing something that you have always dreamt of but not been able to do it because of certain reasons. Find out that inner call.

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2. Set goals for yourself Make a list of all the things you want to do in your life. Make this list as crazy as possible and try to achieve at least one in a month.

This will open you up to different possibilities Prioritize your potential passions. Decide which things you'd like to try first - most intriguing first, or the most practical ones first.

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3. Get out of your comfort zone It is very important to test yourself from time to time. Step out of the usual and try something new.

Exploring new opportunities will test your determination and will power . Don’t be afraid, just go with your gut feeling.

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