Too Many Passions 9 Ways to Determine Which One Should Be Your Career

Too Many Passions 9 Ways to Determine Which One Should Be Your Career Article by YECIt can be difficult to find your way when you have a million interests tugging at your soul. They all seem like waiting opportunities, but which one is the right path for you?When you try to singleout just one passion to build a career around, you may feel like you are giving up other key interests. You may also struggle with whether to chose the best possible option of all the ones availableorsomething less fulfilling but more likely to work out.So, how do you make a decision? To figure that out, we asked members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) for some advice on how tofind your calling when you have a wide range of interestscompeting for your attention. Heres what they had to say1. Focus on What Keeps Coming BackTake notice of the interest that keeps coming back fruchtwein often. For instance, if youre really interested in painting and playing the guitar but you find yourself reaching for the paintbrush more often, that might be a sign its your true calling. John Turner, SeedProd LLC2. Jump InThe only way to know which passion you should pursue is to try them all. Pick one and go for it. If you dont enjoy it, move on to the next one.If you find one you like, do the others as side hustlesor hobbies. In todays world, there are plenty of opportunities to dabble in multiple activities. Zach Binder, Bell + Ivy3. Try Month-Long ExperimentsThere is no need to find your one true calling if you enjoy learning about multiple topics. But if you really want to explore your passions, schedule a month of deep focus on one topic. Meet with people in the industry or role. Read every relevant newsletter and book. Wake up early and work on the topic. After 20 or 30 days of intense study, give yourself permission to double down or drop it. Aaron Schwartz, Passport4. Stay PatientPassion isnt something you can just learn one day. When someone is passionate a bout something, it happens naturally. If youre not passionate about any of your interests, you should consider just relaxing and learning more about yourself over time while discovering new interests. Let passion find you. David Henzel, LTVPlus5. Ask OthersAsk others in your circle what they think you are best at and most enthusiastic about. What do they consider your biggest strengths? Which interest causes your eyes to light up when you talk to them about it? This feedback is valuable when you are not sure yourself. Serenity Gibbons, NAACP6. Do NothingIf youre unsure of your true calling, theres one surefire way to find it Take some time to do absolutely nothing no work, no hobbies, just complete, aimless freedom. Whatever activities or interests seem the most appealing to you in this period of time are probably things youre passionate about, and it would be smart for you to pursue that path in your professional and/or personal life. Bryce Welker, Beat The CPA7. Stay AgileIf y ou have not yet discovered your particular niche, focus your career on a wide range of interests. By exploring multiple interests, you will gain more experience and could possibly find your calling during the process. If not, at least you will have a wide range of experiences and be better positioned to remain agile until you find your true passion. Matthew Podolsky, Florida Law Advisers, P.A.8. Do Your ResearchIf you have many interests but no clear passion, maybe its time to dive a little deeper. Take your time to research and experience the full range of your interests. If at any point you think to yourself, Id rather not do this, then its probably not your calling. If youre finding the information fascinating, then focus on that and see how passionate you really feel. Anthony Saladino, Kitchen Cabinet Kings9. Look ElsewhereSometimes your general interests are simply not meant to be your passion. If youre not devoted enough to invest full time in one of your interests, perhaps its time you departure researching other topics and niches in order to find something you are truly passionate about. Some people spend their entire lives looking for something that inspires passion. Dont give up. Syed Balkhi, WPBeginnerA version of this article originally appeared on SUCCESS.com.Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the worlds most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.