what i've learned about passion, learning and success

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Some people dream of success, others make it happen. 

Of course, you can dream as much as you like but waiting for things to happen gets you nowhere. 

Whatever journey your path takes you on, the most important thing is to have passion in what you do.

How many of you went to college, got your degree, and ended up doing something totally unrelated to your major? Studying it did not make you passionate about it. It wasn’t your path.

Education or even talent aren’t worth much without passion. So do the stuff that you love and you've always wanted to do because without it, you'll feel stuck and unfulfilled. 

Look at those around you who just make things happen. They have a clear goal in mind and they know where they want to go. They don't always have a plan but they have the passion and the tenacity to make it work, and they achieve their goals as the end result.

If something important to you, you WILL find a way. If it isn't, you'll find an excuse. It’s that simple. 

Find your way. Make it work, whatever it takes. 
 
Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do and when you do accomplish something as simple as quitting smoking or losing weight, you'll inspire others to do the same.  

Anyone can change the world, and everybody should try. And it all starts with your own life.

Stop waiting for the perfect time to do what you want to do. Do it now.

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone, so get used to being uncomfortable. It won’t kill you. Do you need a sign? Look at the top of this post. Here it is.

Don’t follow fashion trends. The most fashionable thing you can be is to be you.  

Travel the world, live in other cities, learn cultures. Learn because it keeps your mind young. 

You don’t need a university degree to be successful, although it may be helpful, but don’t do it because your parents – or you? – have status anxiety. Stop whining about it.

But what you do need is vision, tenacity and confidence in what you do. Do what you love now. Switch topics or schools now. Don’t wait till the last year of your education to realize that this isn’t your path. Listen to your heart, it knows what makes you happy.


If your job sucks, stop blaming others, your boss, your parents, the universe. Just quit and take responsibility for your own choices. It’s not about the sucky job. It is about you being in the wrong place. There’s never a better time than now.

Start doing what your mind has been ticking away for you to do for years. Take risks. 

Be in a relationship that flows effortlessly. 

Trust your gut feeling. Intuition is strong and powerful.

Invest in your body, get off your behind and exercise. 

If you’re an entrepreneur , don’t spend all night on your projects. Practice balance and time management and have a life. Your family and kids are wondering why you aren’t home for dinner, again. 

What a waste of your time.


Have the tenacity and focus to execute an idea no matter how daunting it may seem at first. Have the confidence in what you’re doing even when others doubt. 

Create opportunities for yourself. It is time for you to step up.
 

The coolest thing you can do is doing it.