Passion : How To Discover Yours

What is passion? My own simple definition is the basically thing or whatever that you really enjoy doing..something that your were born with...something that your are gifted with or talented at...some people say it is your cup of tea. Something that comes very easy or natural to you. When you are at it, times seems to fly...you are really good at it. Just put small effort, it shines. You feel so energized when doing it. Sometimes you even shy to ask for money on the thing that you produce out of that passion ; coz is seems so easy...no need to pay...you just do it for free :) I hope you can understand by now, what I mean by Passion.

Next question : How do you discover you passion? May you can try some of these ideas ;  

1. If you go to bookstore or just newspaper stand, see what kind of reading materials that normally capture your attention? If you pick a newspaper or magazine, which section excites you the most? What kind of articles you like to read? So, if like entertainment / gossip, should you become a singer / artist? Ha, ha ...maybe. But you need to look deeper...may be you can be TV personality for entertaiment plot. Love sports ; maybe be a sport commentator  :).

2. What are your hobbies? What are the activities that reenegize you ? Things that you like to spend more time on? When thinking about, you just feel excited? What is it? Some people say watching TV. Hows that can be my passion? Interesting, that was the passion of Oprah Winfrey too and she made that passion to help her becoming rich !

3. If money is not an issue, what will you do everyday just to fill up your daily life?

4. Any events or past activities that you had done that you really enjoyed and feel so excited and fulfilled?

Next question : what so great about living your passion?

It has been proven that successful people are living there life based on their passions. It has been said that, chase you passion, money will follow! When you do what love / passionate about...you no longer working...you having fun! Passions are contagious. Because of your passion, others will get excited to be around you. 

Best of all, you may not need to quit your current job to pursue your passion. In stead, you can use
your current job / position as a platform for your to live your passion !

Here are some books to help discover your passions:
Finding Your Elements
Passion Test