“In The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron talked about how many people end up in fields adjacent to their real dreams just to feel close to what they truly want. Of course, we can’t always get what we want; the world does not exist to fulfill our desires. But carrying that truth—recognizing where our passions are—is really important.”
Anna Gátx.com“In The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron talked about how many people end up in fields adjacent to their real dreams just to feel close to what they truly want. Of course, we can’t always get what we want; the world does not exist to fulfill our desires. But carrying that truth—recognizing where our passions are—is really important.”
The concept of having a job that paid the bills and then pursuing your interests on nights and weekends seemed completely absurd to me.
Jen Gotch • The Upside of Being Down: How Mental Health Struggles Led to My Greatest Successes in Work and Life
These are the five profiles that I shared with you: Bobby Knight, Bob Dylan, Danny Meyer, Sam Hinkie, and Katrina Lake. I don't think a single one of them started what they're doing for money.
In each and every story they were chasing a passion and a dream that allowed them to study.
Bill Gurley • "Runnin' Down a Dream: How to Succeed and Thrive in a Career You Love"
working together toward something intriguing and worthwhile. You can live a long life, making and doing really cool things the entire time. You might earn a living with your pursuits or you might not, but you can recognize that this is not really the point.
Elizabeth Gilbert • Big Magic: How to Live a Creative Life, and Let Go of Your Fear
Perhaps we are working hard at success in one area, but our deepest aspiration is to work in another field or to help people in another way.