Instead of focusing on doing something you’re passionate about, focus on getting really good in one area or skill. The passion can come later on in the process.

We always hear that following your passion is the way to go. You should do whatever makes you happy. Do something you really care about.

All valid points but what if your passion is chess. You can practice chess and become very good but can you make a lasting career of chess? Probably not.

Instead, what if you focused on getting really good in a particular area?

The passion most likely won’t be there at first. The passion will come overtime.

Try doing something that you want to be good at like marketing, sales, writing, creating, etc.

Maybe you really love chess but what if you focused on getting better at a particular skill associated with chess like strategy.

You could become a marketing strategist instead. The passion won’t be there for marketing but your passion for strategy will push you to learn more and get better.

That’s where passion should start coming into play.

Try focusing on getting good at a skill and building on that skill instead of traditionally following your passion. 

Look at what you love to do and find the one underlining skill all your passions have in common.