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The Real Meaning of Passion

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/the-real-meaning-of-passion

What does it mean to be passionate about what you do? Episode 99 of Faithful on the Clock challenges the traditional definition of passion to encourage you toward more meaningful work.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:38] - I’m NOT arguing against the advice to find work you’re passionate about.

[01:02] - The traditional definitions of passion and the link to positivity

[02:04] - The old-school definition for passion and the link to suffering

[02:44] - You can still look for work you are excited about, but the real question is what you would struggle or even give your life for.

[03:24] - Many jobs, such as astronaut, require passion because they carry significant risk. The people who do those jobs have an internal drive that tells them to keep going even through tough times.

[04:12] - Any job will have bad times. It’s the people who are passionate that will persist and get uncomfortable in noticeable ways.

[05:05] - God gives everyone gifts, and your gifts and your passion should connect.

[06:12] - Passion doesn’t necessarily mean you should go out and make yourself a martyr. But it does connect to high tolerance. It is also different than fear in that passion is about fighting the good fight — fear is just about self-preservation.

[07:19] — If you are not willing to suffer for something, you probably are not passionate about it. Passion is also not a guarantee of money.

[08:13] - Passion is bigger than dollars and cents. Focus on whether your passion allows you to serve God and spread His joy. Be thankful and authentic.

Key takeaways:

• People often talk about passion in terms of excitement, energy, or long-term interest. But passion also can mean suffering — that is, it’s not always enjoyable!
• Because passion can mean suffering, the question around work isn’t just what will make you happy. It’s also what you’d be willing to struggle to finish or give your life for. 
• Passion is what gives you the ability to persist even when things get tough. It ensures you don’t quit and that you can go the extra mile in ways that get you noticed.
• Your gifts and passion should connect. Genuine passion feels natural but goes along with sacrifice.
• Passion doesn’t necessarily mean making yourself a martyr — you still should take care of yourself even as you work hard because of the vision you have. It merely means you have a level of tolerance that lets you push further than others might. Passion is...