People talk about “finding your passion” but they don’t talk enough about different paths to doing that (thread)
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While this may happen, it more often does not, and it’s sad to think people might give up on finding something they are extremely into because they expect it to just happen
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In my experience, it begins as more of a slight curiosity + a bit of encouragement + time and consistent efforts. Things can be only mildly interesting for awhile, but it’s okay as long as it’s just interesting/fun/soothing enough to keep you coming back.
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You may spend a large amount of time just fucking around in this state of play and exploration and mild boredom / amusement. It’s a hobby, one of many, and it’s okay if you drop it at this point, that just means it didn’t hold your attention.
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One very clutch factor at this point is to make friends and have a social group that encourages you, motivates you to keep coming back, and is a bit disappointed if you stop. Also nice if this hobby adds to your life in other ways (relaxes you, helps with fitness, etc)
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Over time, you may cross a threshold or enter a new level of ability and suddenly you have Progress. Once you have progress you might get more encouragement. This is where the “passion” begins, as your interest and efforts and emotional investment begin to deepen.
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If you don’t have progress, or the hobby is one without progress, that’s okay, you can keep doing what you’re doing and your interest may deepen anyways. However I find that a sense of progress + encouragement from others are great motivators for deepening engagement.
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It’s also ok to not deepen engagement and stay in light hobby zone. Hobbies are cool. But if you want to find something that drives you, I do think there’s an argument for moving on / continually trying out different things until you find one that sticks.
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Over more time, you may suddenly find that you are much better than the average person at this thing, and you like to travel for this thing, and you have a community around it, and you are engaged and invested and ~passionate~ about something that began as a mere curiosity.
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