[coLLege kid07]

Originally Posted by Spartan

I've noticed that whenever I feel really passionate about something, it's usually because of some ignorance on my part.

For example, when I was younger I felt very passionate about football and thought I coud become a great football player. But I was ignorant of the dedication and talent that would have been required to achieve that goal.

When I hear stories of other peoples' success, I often feel passionate that I could achieve similar success, but I am ignorant of the work and dedication those people put into achieving that success.

When I first strarted going to the gym I felt really passionate about working out, but I was ignorant of the work and dedication required to achieve good results.

Once I realise the sheer work and dedication involved in achieving a certain goal, I often feel less passionate about it. For example, I still go to the gym, but I don't feel as passionate about it as when I first started.

It's the same with any subject. When I'm concerned with a subject from my own (ignorant) perspective, I can feel very passionate about it. However, when I look at the subject from a wider perspective and see the bigger picture, I realise how much I don't know compared to others and I start to feel overwhelmed.

When I find a subject that I feel deeply passionate about, even after looking at it from the wider (less ignorant) perspective, I know I'll have found a lasting passion. Until then I will keep dabbling.

Try listening to Erin's podcast. I'd have to say my passion was in the same area yours was. I was extremely passioniate about football possibly to an unhealthy degree, and yet I'm 5"9' and pack on about 140 lbs; No chance of ever playing professionally or collegiate for that matter. If you want to follow your passion it's about giving up that security blanket and going after what you really want. As for me right now I've discovered that I share that same passion in music...so music industry here I come. (no experience whatsoever in the industry other than playing a saxophone =/)