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Discovering Your Career Passions

By: Kayle Watson

By Kayle WatsonPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

The Importance of Passion in Your Career

One of the most common words that people will use when describing their work is passion. This is a sentiment that can make some roll their eyes, as they believe that work is just supposed to be done in order to make a living. However, it’s possible to be passionate about what you do and create a life that you enjoy.

How to Find a Career You Are Passionate About

The hope is that each individual will find it exciting to wake up and go to work every morning. There are many factors that can be considered when it comes to being passionate about something, such as your skills and talents. But just because you’re skilled in an area, it does not guarantee that you will be passionate about it.

It’s possible to get a lot of joy out of your work, even on days when it takes more perseverance than others. In order to find your passion, you’ll need to find the right role that fits your talents and mission.

Before you start working, take a minute to think about the various tasks and functions that you’ve always wanted to do. For instance, if you’re in the middle of a project or thinking about the possibility of doing it, do you feel like you have a lot of energy and excitement? The tasks that you look forward to doing are good indicators of what sort of job you’d enjoy someday.

Regardless of the challenges that you encounter, being dedicated to your work is very important. If you have high levels of passion for something, you’ll feel a higher level of dedication.

We often don’t realize that there are many different things in us that we are passionate about. There are a lot of things that you can look for when it comes to being passionate about your work. Once you have a passion for something, you’ll feel like you have a lot of energy and excitement as you start to work. You’ll also feel proud of what you’ve produced.

The word passion comes from the Latin word pati, which literally means to suffer. You’ll do whatever it takes to get the job done, and you’ll stay with it for the long haul. One of the most important exercises that is recommended in finding one’s passion is to ask this question: If you could guarantee that you would be successful, what would you try next?

Don’t think about this question too long. We all have the responsibility to do the work that we love, and that’s what we were created to do. Take some time to think about these questions and exercises. They’ll help you find your passion and keep it burning.

Kayle Watson is a passionate student about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). He enjoys participating in various programs that are focused on math and science, as well as watching countless videos about the subject. At his high school, he founded a STEM club that explores topics such as cybersecurity, environmental engineering, and robotics. He also invited other students from his middle school to join his club to encourage younger learners to become more interested in STEM.

He aims to find input from various sources that can help him explain or inspire the various facets of science and technology related topics.

Although he mainly focuses on academic subjects, Kayle enjoys participating in rowing, a sport that requires a lot of mental and physical strength and collaboration. This activity has also taught him how to function as a team and treat others with respect.

He is a part of a local rowing club in Connecticut, which is known for its world-class athletes. Besides being able to train with experts in his field, Kayle also enjoys learning about the mechanics and intricacies of the sport through the club's high school program. This program is known for producing some of the best rowers in the country.

The club's former members have received numerous awards and recognitions, such as being named to the US Olympic team. Kayle trains throughout the year, and he usually competes in national tournaments in the spring and fall.

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About the Creator

Kayle Watson

Kayle Watson is a senior in high school with big plans for his future. He hopes to be accepted into the United States Naval Academy to earn his bachelor's degree in Math & Engineering. In the meantime, Kayle is an active competitive rower.

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