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The alternative to a passion-driven mindset
The passion-driven mindset can be contrasted with an alternative: a poise-like discipline and a sense of purpose.
The key is to know what you're actually working towards. Ask yourself what your strategy is.
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Purpose, not passion
There is a famous saying that translates: "One jumps into the fray and then figures it out."
Usually, some version of this strategy is that people don't take the time to spot their landing, nor do they think about what they're jumping off.
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Ask the big questions
You have to take the time to ask the big questions:
- What is your big goal?
- Why is it your goal?
- How will you get there?
- Why do you think it is the path to your goal?
Hard things in life are not achieved through simple effort. It's insi...
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Working aimlessly
Few people take the time to find out what is possible or have the courage to probe themselves. It's unpleasant, and they'd instead figure it out as they go.
- They network but don't know what kind of contacts would be helpful.
- They want to write a book, but don't want to take ...
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Desiring a growth-driven mindset
- The defeatist mindset is easy and natural: You don't have to do anything and can stay in your current position.
- The growth-driven mindset requires you to admit your shortcomings, and commit to a long-term plan. You may need to extend beyond your comfort zone.
The Passion Mindset
It's the belief that you’ll find an activity or pursuit about which you are immediately passionate from the start. This is quite misleading and even harmful.
Better than this is a development mindset, in which you understand that passion takes time to emerge, thus lowering the...
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