Do what you love, love what you do, and success will not be long in coming? It is good to. But the reality is not as simple as we would like. To succeed, it is not enough to be just an enthusiast. Journalist Anna Chui explains what link is missing in the link between passion and success.
You may love what you do, but obsession alone does not bring results. This is pure emotion, which at some point may disappear. It is important that the interest is accompanied by real goals and steps.
Perhaps someone wants to argue and cite as an example Steve Jobs, who said that the love of one’s work can change the world — which he actually did.
Yes, Steve Jobs was a passionate man, a global entrepreneur. But he also had hard times and periods of decline in enthusiasm. In addition, in addition to faith in success, he had other rare and valuable qualities.
PASSION DOES NOT EQUAL TALENT AND SKILL
The feeling that you can do something just because you enjoy it is an illusion. You may be fond of drawing, but if you do not have the ability to draw, you are unlikely to become an expert in the field of art or a professional artist.
For example, I like to eat well and I do it regularly. But that doesn’t mean I can work as a food critic and write memorable reviews of Michelin-starred restaurants. To evaluate dishes, I have to master the intricacies of cooking, to study the properties of the ingredients. And, of course, it is desirable to master the art of the word and develop your own style — otherwise how will I earn a professional reputation?
You must have a “sixth sense”, the ability to guess what the world needs right now
But even this is not enough for success. In addition to hard work, you will need luck. You must have a “sixth sense”, the ability to guess what the world needs right now.
Success lies at the intersection of three areas: what…
…important to you
…you can do
…the world lacks (here just a lot depends on the ability to be in the right place at the right time).
But do not give up: fate and luck do not play a major role here. If you study the needs of people and analyze what your strengths can attract them, you will be able to formulate your own unique offer.
LOCATION MAP
So, you have decided on what interests you the most. Now try to understand what is holding you back from it and identify the skills you will need to excel in this area.
Steve Jobs was so into design that he took a calligraphy course just for fun. He believed that sooner or later all his hobbies would converge at one point, and he continued to study everything that in one way or another related to the subject of his passion.
Make a table of your skills. Include in it:
- the skills you need to learn
- tools,
- actions,
- progress,
- target.
Find out which tools are important to master and write down the steps you need to take in the Actions column. Rate how far you are from mastering the skill in the Progress column. When the plan is ready, start intensive training and be sure to reinforce it with practice.
Don’t let your emotions take you away from reality. Let them nourish you, but do not give false hopes that recognition will come by itself.
When you reach a sufficient level of professionalism in your field of interest, you can start looking for that unique product or service that you can offer to the world.
Steve Jobs found that people need intuitive technologies to make their lives easier. When he started the business, the electronic devices were too bulky and the software was not friendly enough. Under his leadership, a new generation of miniature, stylish and easy-to-use gadgets was born, which instantly became in demand among millions.
Don’t let your emotions take you away from reality. Let them nourish you, but do not give false hopes that recognition will come by itself. Be rational and plan for your success.
Source: Lifehack.