Finding Your Passion

I have spoken about Ken Robison often. His TED talk remains my favourite.

I have just finished reading 'The Element' in which he furthers his discussion of the need to explore the creative energies that we have and to find that thing that puts us in our element.

He tells the stories of various people who have been 'lucky' enough to find their passion. Whether this becomes your job, or is something that just gets you up in the morning as an aside to your job, I think exploring the things you are passionate about is the best way to find happiness.

There are lots of barriers. Sometimes, people don't get exposed to enough things to find something they are passionate enough. Sometimes social convention, familial links or cultural barriers prevent people for exploring their passions. Sometimes people blame it on age, saying they are too old.

I have had three close female family members go back to university to do their masters in psychology. All of them are around the age of 50. They are all at the start of their new careers with a wealth of experience from their previous careers. They are inspirational ladies who show you that you can get rid of barriers and find your element.

Maybe the barrier is just inertia, maybe you just need to train your inner elephant. I think though, that when it is something you love and you get the ball rolling, that inertia will be short lived.

Read Robinson's book. Its awesome.