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6 Reasons To Chase Your Passion

When we are growing up, they say we can be whatever we want to be but when we get older they say we should not chase our passion because it is not realistic.
When I wanted to start designing my life, they told me that I would be laughed at when I came crawling back in six months. I have been laughing at the naysayers and the doubters ever since.
The most amazing experience in the world is working towards a goal that truly interests you, truly sets your blood on fire, and motivates you to do more than yesterday. If you do not build your own dream then someone else will hire you to build theirs.
Here are six reasons that every man and woman, no matter their age, should chase their passion:
1. It provides you with clarity of purpose
There is a problem in the world in which we live today, there are too many distractions and too many things drawing our attention from what is important. The television wants a piece of us, social media wants a piece, our email wants a piece, and our friends and family want a piece. There is only one of you and you only have twenty four hours in a day.
There is no way to give everything the attention that it needs in order to satisfy it. When we chase our passions, the things that are important to us solidify and the distractions melt away. I like to refer to this as a low information lifestyle. The only things that take up your full attention are the things directly related to your passion. It is the fastest way to develop tunnel vision and clarity of purpose. When there is clarity of purpose then accomplishment is not far behind.
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” – Harriet Tubman
2. Your passion will feed you and clothe you
This may seem like a strange thing to say. How can an abstract concept such as passion, feed and clothe someone? It is rather simple really. When you are passionate about something, other concerns go out the window. In my personal experience, I have been able to work on a project for twenty hours straight and instead of it taking me a week to finish, it took about two days. I did not eat, and I did not even take a shower during that time.
It was not because I was fasting or intentionally trying to starve myself, it was because I simply forgot; those concerns because secondary. When I say that your passion will feed and clothe you I mean that everything else will fall by the wayside and allow you to truly concentrate on what is necessary.
3. It is just fun
The old saying; do what you love and you will never work a day in your life still holds true. Passion is something that allows you to remove the title of work from your actions. It is something that no one will ever need to tell you to get to work on. You enjoy doing it and can do it to the exclusion of everything else. There is no feeling quite like waking up to live a life that you designed from the ground up.
4. It allows you to remove the excess
We have a lot of things in our lives that, frankly, are not necessary. We have many clothes that we no longer wear, we have appliances that we do not use, and we have endless heaps of clutter in our lives. If you are able to develop the type of tunnel vision that I discussed in number one, the realization will dawn upon you that less is more.
These objects do not fulfill you, it is the experiences and activities that you engage in that allow you to become the type of person that lives life to the fullest. You have never heard someone talking about a car the same way they would talk about a their memories of a vacation. A new car is an object that quickly loses its flair while memories are always recalled fondly.
It is only when you are able to shift from the mindset of amassing things and objects to one of amassing experiences and memories that you will truly be able to chase and enjoy your passion. There will be nothing holding you back from achieving greatness at that point. Design a life worth living.

5. It will eventually pay you very well
No matter what you love doing and no matter how obscure it may be; it will eventually pay you very well. When the passion in your heart bleeds onto the canvas of your work, the world has no choice but to sit up and take notice.
If you are a baker then bake the best bread in the world. If you are a blogger then create the most amazing blog. If you are a rock climber then teach people to master their fears and climb mountains. There is no limit to what you can do and once you achieve mastery, the world will beat down a path to your door (expertise in this day and age is no longer difficult to achieve as long as you are willing to put in the work).
6. The world will acknowledge your wisdom
This is more of a personal one for me but it still holds true. When you first decide to bite the bullet and chase your passion many people will say that you shouldn’t do it. You should not risk your life and future for a hobby that may or may not pay your dividends.
They will fight you, they will discourage you, and they will ridicule you. Rest assured, if your passion really is that and is bordering on an obsession then no force, real or imagined can keep you from achieving your destiny. You will be vindicated when the dust settles, the naysayers will become your staunchest supporters and you will attract a new breed of human, the haters.
“Anything that gets your blood racing, is probably worth doing.” – Hunter S. Thompson
Conclusion
Passion is something that is given to us by a divine hand. We only have two choices; we can chase it to the end and eventually achieve greatness or we can allow it to burn out like a fire drenched with water. In the end, the choice is yours but I sincerely hope that you choose to fight for your dreams and make the world a more amazing place in the process.
Thank you for reading my article! I hope these tips will help you decide to chase your passion!
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5 Indicators of Unresolved Attachment Trauma

Trauma caused during specific stages of a child’s development, known as attachment trauma, can have lasting effects on a person’s sense of safety, security, predictability, and trust. This type of trauma is often the result of abuse, neglect, or inconsistent care from a primary caregiver.
Individuals who have not fully processed attachment trauma may display similar patterns of behavior and physical or psychological symptoms that negatively impact their adult lives, including the choices they make in relationships and business.
Unfortunately, many people may not even be aware that they are struggling with trauma. Research estimates that 6% of the population will experience PTSD in their lifetime, with a majority of males and females having experienced significant trauma.
Unresolved attachment trauma can significantly impair the overall quality of a person’s life, including their ability to form healthy relationships and make positive choices for themselves. One well-known effect of unhealed attachment trauma is the compulsion to repeat past wounds by unconsciously selecting romantic partners who trigger their developmental trauma.
However, there are other less recognized but equally detrimental signs of unprocessed developmental trauma.
Five possible indications of unresolved attachment trauma are:
1. Unconscious Sabotage
Self-sabotage is a common pattern among individuals with unprocessed attachment trauma. This cycle often begins with hurting others, which is then followed by hurting oneself. It is also common for those with attachment trauma to have heightened emotional sensitivity, which can trigger this cycle.
This pattern can manifest in lashing out, shutting down, or impulsive behavior that leads to feelings of guilt, shame, and self-loathing.
Many people with attachment trauma are not aware of their wounds and operate on survival mode, unconsciously testing or challenging the emotional investment of those around them, and pushing them away out of self-preservation and fear of abandonment.
This can lead to a pattern of making poor choices for themselves based on impulsivity.
3. Behaviors That Block Out Trauma
4. A strong need for control
5. Psychological Symptoms That Are Not Explained
What to do next if you’re suffering from emotional attachment trauma?
There are several ways that people can work to overcome emotional attachment trauma:
- Therapy: One of the most effective ways to overcome emotional attachment trauma is through therapy. A therapist can help you process your experiences, understand the impact of your trauma on your life, and develop coping strategies to manage symptoms.
- Support groups: Joining a support group of people who have had similar experiences can be a great way to find validation, empathy, and a sense of community.
- Mindfulness practices: Mindfulness practices such as meditation, pilates, prayer time with God or journaling can help you become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, and develop a sense of spiritual connection and self-regulation.
- Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT): This is a type of therapy that is specifically designed to help individuals process and recover from traumatic events.
- Building a safety net: Building a support system of people you trust, who are there for you when you need them, can help you feel more secure and safe in your life.
It’s important to remember that healing from emotional attachment trauma is a process and it may take time. It’s also important to find a therapist who is experienced in treating trauma, who you feel comfortable talking with, and who can help you develop a personalized treatment plan.
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