The truth is in the middle.
There are two primary schools of thought when it comes to building your life- improve your weaknesses, or double-down on strengths.
Truth is, It’s option C- all of the above.
As far as choosing the right career, yes, you should be inclined for it. You’re not going to change your genetic makeup, and disciplining through something you hate will only make you miserable.
At the same time, if you’re naturally lazy or only want to do what you love 24/7, you’ll find that equally destructive.
My answer to this existential conundrum is a personal code of conduct.
Rules are freedom? Turns out, they are.
Create some checks and balances to stop you from f**king yourself over when you’re weak, and aim at something that suitably encompasses all the quirks to your character.
That’s actually all there is to it. Follow the big5 to start off with. There are other career personality tests that might help you get to know yourself.
If you’re highly extraverted and creative, look for fields that combine those traits. I’ve come to learn that passion isn’t anything magical. It’s just nature.
It’s you doing what you are.
Figure out what you are first, and match the environment accordingly.
#StayFoolish
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