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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 13 MIN

Ep 24 - Why 'Follow Your Passion' is Poor Advice (And What Actually Works)

from Wiser with Rob Bialostocki · host Rob Bialostocki

Are you interested in finding your passion? Well, the problem is popular advice to "find your passion" doesn't work; it's fundamentally flawed and can be very frustrating. Research shows that over 80% of adults don't know what their passion is, yet we're told we should. The truth is passion isn't something you find - it's something you develop through experiment and experience. You can't have passion for something you've never done. In this episode, Rob shares from personal experience how to grow towards something you end up feeling passionate about and explains that:you start with what interests youits based more on valuesit takes time - often months or yearsyou find passion building after a while of trying things outyou can change over time anywayit's not your head you should listen to.Any thoughts or questions? Send me a text!Thanks for listening! See you again soon.RobPS Subscribe to Wiserand you’ll get new episodes directly to your inbox. Plus the odd article and recommendation for living a life that matters, and growing wiser along the way.Please help me grow the show by sharing this with your friends and colleagues. You’ll go to bed tonight feeling good about fostering wisdom and clarity in the world!

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Are you interested in finding your passion? Well, the problem is popular advice to "find your passion" doesn't work; it's fundamentally flawed and can be very frustrating. Research shows that over 80% of adults don't know what their passion is, yet we're told we should. The truth is passion isn't something you find - it's something you develop through experiment and experience. You can't have passion for something you've never done. In this episode, Rob shares from personal ...

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