#PassionVsDiscipline: Let’s talk about finding your drive 🚀
Have you ever felt like the whole “find your passion” thing is a bit overrated? Like, yes, passion is great and all, but it doesn’t magically make the grind disappear. Trust me, I’ve been there. There are days when I just can’t bring myself to work on my side project, no matter how much I love it.
That’s where discipline and consistency come into play. But staying on track is easier said than done, am I right? So, I’ve gathered a few tricks that have been keeping me in line while building Email Emu.
🌞 Craft an effective morning routine: Start your day off right to set the tone for productivity. What’s your go-to morning ritual?
🎨 Seek a creatively stimulating environment: Sometimes, a change of scenery is all you need to stay inspired. Where do you find your best ideas flowing?
📆 Do something daily: Consistency is key. Even the smallest action can keep the momentum going. What daily tasks keep you on track?
🔄 Build a habit: Turning your efforts into a routine takes time, but it’s worth it. What habits have helped you stay consistent in your pursuits?
🙅‍♂️ Get comfortable with saying no: It can be tough, but sometimes you have to prioritize your goals over social invites. How do you balance work and play?
Do any of these tactics resonate with you? What strategies have worked for you in staying disciplined? Let’s swap stories and tips! 🤔💡 #StayDisciplined #ConsistencyIsKey
I think there’s a middle ground between building something you’re not necessarily passionate about but which you still enjoy the process of buildingÂ
I personally still agree with the sentiment of finding something you’re passionate about. So I wouldn’t say it’s bullshit.
I enjoyed working on my business at least 80% of the time for years. However as I changed and grew, it started becoming a much more miserable experience. This was because I was no longer interested in what i was building and that starts to feel more of a prison than a regular job.
So yea, I guess it’s about finding balance and re-evaluating when the balance starts to get out of whack
Trust processes, not people.
We’re human, so we all make mistakes. Passions are real, they just fade cyclically as all other things do.
You’re onto something for sure though!
Here’s my list:
1.Make it meaningful so it feels worth doing on the bad days.
That’s it.
Passion is cultivated on top of an initial interest. No, there is probably not some magical thing out there waiting to be discovered.
Whipping out your bliss and playing with it in public not helpful? Astonishment.
It’s the same with ‘scratch your own itch’ …all focus is inward *at what you want.* Not what the market wants and wider appeal. This myopic inward focus is popular but deadly.
Well yea discipline is also very important but from my experience if you are working on something you are not passionate about and when you come across obstacles it does get hard to overcome them ?
The best way is to be discipline at something you are passionate about
I think passion can become a product of mastery. For instance, I don’t enjoy science, but I chose to master a scientific field. I’m now significantly better than I was, and getting better every day. As my competence increased, it unlocked my creativity, I was fluid with the art, and it turned “passionate”.
TLDR: competence can unlock passion.
I totally agree with the above.
I couldn’t find „my passion” for many years now and I struggled for a long time to actually do the work.
So for me it’s just that, consistency.
I also cut most social media, so no more zombie scrolling in the evening and morning.
Especially in the morning I try to stay offline until I’m properly awake or about 2 hours after.