How To Know You've Found Your Passion
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How To Know You've Found Your Passion

From the wise words of an actor living his passion

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How To Know You've Found Your Passion
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The last speech that had a true impression on me was when I was in high school. I did theatre for about four years and one of the shows my group did was: Sweet Charity. Professionals came to perform it in a close by location and so we all decided it would be an amazing opportunity to be able to gain some inspiration from them.

We were able to see them perform and then talk to them afterward. It was more of a question and answer type of style, but I considered one of the actor’s answers more of a motivational speech.

He said something that never truly left me because it held importance to me and I hope to everyone else. Life is full of moments that stick with us and this moment spoke to me.

He was talking about everyone's future in general, and how you know when you've found the right job and the right passion for you. As someone in high school who is trying to “find theirself,” and is going on to college to pursue a "passion," his words made a big difference in my life.

He stated: "If you're doing something and you look at the clock even once, then it isn't the thing for you." That just really made a lot of sense! He went on to explain that if you're doing something that you love, then time should mean nothing to you- it shouldn't even concern you.

I’ve found in the many chorus classes I’ve had, plays and musicals that I’ve done, and while writing, that all of those never revolved around time. The moment I looked at the clock, hours passed by. That’s when I knew.

Time really does fly by when you’re having fun. So, if you’re doing something that feels timeless, then congratulations, you’ve found your passion.

It’s not to say that your passion necessarily HAS to be your career, but always make sure to keep some part of it in your life. If you can make it your career, then that’s even better.

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