PASSION v/s PAYWhich one is you?

Sometimes it becomes difficult to decide whether to go with life passion or professional passion.

Profession passion might be your life passion but your life passion might not be your professional passion.

There is a thin line between the two passions, it is up to you which one you choose!

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Where your heart is Where your mind is

Let’s see what category you fall in to…

Life Passion

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Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.- Anonymous

Life Passion

Life passion is your LIFE! It keeps you going. It is what you love doing. It can be painting or cooking or travelling or listening to music or even dancing

But, making your life passion in to career passion needs a lot of determination and hard work.

There are a couple of points that will help you decide…

1. Work Plan

It is not easy to follow your dream. It needs a lot of planning and strategising.

You need to have a proper agenda in mind with all vital stats ready. Work on a competition analysis to judge the opportunities and threats.

Keeping a back-up plan ready is a wise option.

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2. Resources

Resource is one big point that can ascertain the scale of your project.

You need to have a clear picture on capital and human resources required. Always keep a buffer when you start.

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3. Hard work

There is no gain without pain!

You have to struggle and work hard to make your dreams come true. If you really believe in your passion, nothing and no one can stop you from making it work in your favour.

Stay determined. Stay focused.

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4. Low returns

Do not expect magic in a day!

The initial turn over will be lesser than your expectations. Do not be disheartened by the result and keep trying and pushing for the best.

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5. Slow Growth

Yes, like any start-up the growth will be slow.

You need to be patient and look for opportunities to grow. There will be hurdles but the end result will be worth all the trouble.

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No matter how much time it takes to get the rewards, if you pursue your life passion as a career, you will always be content and happy.

All your failures and success will only be yours. The joy it will give you after a long day at work, will be priceless

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Full happiness

Work Passion

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Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. - Confucious

Work Passion

The only way to keep yourself happy is to love what you do. It is not necessary what you wish for, you will get.

If not your life passion, approach your work with passion. It is not that bad after all

A couple of things you need to note before taking this up…

1. Hunt for passion

First step to figure out what you are passionate about. What will keep you busy without working for a day?

If you are not happy with work, quit, Try something new. Keep looking out till you find your work passion.

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2. Stay interested

Just finding your work passion is not enough. You have to keep the interest intact.

Keep exploring options of reviving your passion. Read, meet people, attend workshops!

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3. Quick returns

One thing you will definitely enjoy if you follow your work passion, is quick returns.

Your earnings will not be constant, depending on your hard work and determination. Enjoy a secured life!

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Your work passion + a secured job will always give you security.

Assurance is the key to success. You don’t have to worry about anything else but just give your best to what you do.

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Assurance

It’s up to you which passion you want to follow. But whatever the decision, just remember to make it worth it in your life!

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