Connect the dots to find the passion

Imagine yourself,getting up early every morning with an excitement to put in more hours to your work and it doesn’t seem difficult to you at all because your work hours just zoom right by, you feel energetic and excited..

Above all, you are in that state of mind,  where you lose track of the world and time, completely in the task at hand. And at that time, the work is not just work, but it becomes you, for others it might be the job, or work but for you its your passion.

If you are doing a job you dislike or hate, this will sound like a dream to you. As we say- "One who sits by the well, never go thirsty."

For not to be thirsty, you need to find the well, that is your passion.

Trying to find your passion is the fulfilment, that leads to a happy and joyful life.

There is career counseling, mid career crisis, these terms were brought into notice as a poignant reality where people felt miserable and dejected, not satisfied with their work as they always felt they could do better.

So, start imagining the possibilities when you ultimately find out your passion, I am sure, things are taking a U turn in your mind while reading the lines.

In my earlier posts, we have already discussed the difference between interest, hobby and passion.

This different should be clearly understood before going ahead.

Read:http://aakankshatyagispeaks.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-ppp-funda-of-success-decoded.html

"Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, be passionate."

-Jon Bon Jovi

Here I share few points which can help you to identify your passion, let's connect the dots-

1.Start a journal where you start answering these questions-

a) What is that one thing that drives you, which inculcates self motivation ? (Note: it doesn't require any external motivation factor like fame, money etc)

b) What is that one thing you always wanted to do?

c)What is that one thing you chose to do when you were young?

d) What is that one thing, in which you lose yourself into it and forget the rest of the world losing the track of time?

e) What is that, which can bring fulfillment into your life?

f) Identify that one things which you can do without a break?

g) What is that one thing, that may happen effortlessly?

h) Think about your future, where do you see yourself?

i)What isn’t working for you, drains your energy and makes you feel stressed often?

(This question needs a lot of time, be attentive while answering this)

Note : If you aren't able to answer these questions, make sure pick one question a day and start writing one answer each day with minimum 100 words.

Many a times, in our busy schedule, we ignore our calling but when we write, its hard to ignore.

I love to take example of Steve jobs here, he was not a high school graduate but he followed his passion and reached to his goal.

Its all about connecting the dots, and once you connect the dots, you can see the treasure.

You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.”

 ― Steve Jobs

After completing this journal, one final exercise, that you can undertake is asking your near and dear ones who are open to you and are your true well wishers, on - what is that one  thing, they feel,you are good at?

You can try giving them options too, remember, honest options.

Human mind is a big deceiver, attentiveness is a prerequisite before, during and after the exercise, don't let any other factor influence you, its your life and your purpose.

Remember these lines -

You can't fake passion."

            -Barbara Corcoran

Once you find your passion, time to do an honest reality check-

1. Do you believe in  your passion?

2. Do you find it worthy to pursue it with sincerety?

An honest 'Yes' has a genesis to your purpose in life, in contrary, an honest 'No' should lead you back to the questions and introspect as finding your passion is an upright approach to find a way to fulfillment in life.

Finding your passion is to find your calling, purpose in life, by which, you can add value to the world and yourself.

Every individual is born with a purpose, you just can't go without fulfilling your purpose, its your responsiblity.

Aakanksha Tyagi

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The PPP Funda Of Success Decoded

I have been using this term PPP Funda,quite often at the orientation programs, workshops and my sessions, people wanted to know more about this, so here I decode The PPP Funda of Success only for you all.

Majority of the people, I met, always advised me, not to, mix the passion and profession but it somehow didn't click to me ever.

People always talk in terms of financial gains so they tend to think, passion cannot be turned into profession.

I could not agree to this ever because I switched three domains that too in my 20's.

I may sound crazy but thats the truth.

After I imagined myself as a 60 year old woman, thinking about my life, how my life should be then, realising on the fact, that you never know, how many years you have? I don't want to die thinking about my unfulfilled dreams, its better you live for your purpose and fulfill it with sincerety and dedication.

It has been scientifically proven that following your passion makes you happy. Once you internalise your passion, it leads to pshychological well being, happiness and prevents internal conflict.

You should enjoy your work but merely enjoying the work won't pay your bills, Isn't it?

Thats where the problem starts and the passion hides somewhere in the corner of the heart.

And the idea of PPP - Passion into Profession into Profit seems implausible.

I keep on sharing the PPP Fundas with my trainees and at my social media profiles too, but will throw some light here too.

Few points which are crucial to follow for turning your Passion into Profession with Profit are:

1.Bridging the (H<I<P) Gap-

Understand your passion, there is a difference between interest, hobby and passion, though, most of the people consider these three terms same.

Hobby is something you do for fun, but back away from when you want. It's not something you want to do constantly or even for work.

A passion is something you do to feel whole. Something that you miss with your heart, not just your hands.

And an interest is something which one likes to do or something that one has a feeling for. For example, she has an interest in poetry, or he is interested in painting.

Passion is more intense than interest.

Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.”

- Oprah Winfrey

The difference if understood,can make you and if not, can break you.

For Example: How many people were able to reach to the success of Oprah Winfrey? Or for that matter Ellen Degrenes?

People rather finding out their passion start imitating others but unfortunately can't go far and keep revolving around the loop.

"Passion is the carrier which takes you outside your comfort zone to make that magic happen"- Aakanksha Tyagi

Read:https://aakankshatyagispeaks.blogspot.com/2021/06/5-things-to-avoid-before-you-start.html?m=1

2. Practice Persistency in Performance

You are passionate enough to be a Passionpreneur but not perfect,here take Malcolm Gladwell’s advice: Practice your passion 10, 000 times to become a master, and request feedback from mentors to ensure you’re doing it right.

Rome wasn't built in a day, this adage goes very right here too, I firmly believe in this, initially you might find it difficult as thats a learning phase but gradually you will see the change.

Read:https://aakankshatyagispeaks.blogspot.com/2021/05/business-in-times-of-year-of-wondersby.html?m=1

3.Find your strength and leave the rest-

Focus on your strengths and don't waste time in improving upon your weaknesses. Avoid being a master of all trades.

By focussing on your strengths you will be happier, healthier, less stressed, more energetic and more creative.

Hiring an intern initially or a freelancer who can be paid according to the work would be a suitable thing to do.

Read:https://aakankshatyagispeaks.blogspot.com/2021/05/7-business-strategy-tips-from.html?m=1

4. The ultimate TTF Plan

Whenever you have time to improvise on things, just Travel To Future and imagine your organization then, what is the difference between now and then? What are the things that you are doing now to reach there?

You will get the answers and it works for all.

“When you believe in something, the force of your convictions will spark other people’s interest and motivate them to help you achieve your goals. This is essential to success.”

- Richard Branson

5. The CC's rescue-

It can be stressful and saddening to see your work, content, idea being imitated by the COPY CATS.

Unfortunately, in India we don't have stringest laws against the same. You really can't stop people copying you and believe me whoever says that if somebody is copying you, that means,you are setting an example for people.

This is so untrue, you can say, this is a sympathy given to you,as an owner of precious diamond which was stolen by someone who you taught, some colleague of yours, some partner, some team member, some acquaintance whom you believed.

Believe me, this is not an exaggeration, this is how it feels, as you worked hard, you were creative enough to build something and somebody just stole it. 

One thing here, that I would like emphasize is,to get a rescue from the copy cats is just increase your capacity and work at a faster rate so that they even don't understand what's happening?

Don't look back at them, they will get what they deserve and you will, what you deserve.

They may copy the content, the idea many a times but not the intent, not the purpose, always keep your intent and purpose clear, otherwise this can be a major diversion from your purpose.

Don't let go your sanity as your dream is important to you, it shines bright when you just look at it rather looking hither and thither.

Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” — George Lucas

In my next blog- I will share few tips to understand your passion and channelising it to earn good profits..

Stay Tuned!

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5 Things to avoid before you start a start up

1.Overthinking-

There is a thin line between overthinking and brainstorming, often people, consider overthinking as brainstorming.

Overthinking is a loop, which never comes to an end. Your plans should be on paper and a timely schedule need to be followed to pull yourself up from this quagmire of overthinking.

Thinking too much leads to paralysis by analysis. It's important to think things through, but many use thinking as a means of avoiding action.”

– Robert Herjavek

There should be a strategy to move ahead without wasting time and energy.

(Read https://aakankshatyagispeaks.blogspot.com/2021/05/7-business-strategy-tips-from.html?m=1

2.Missing Flexibility

Entrepreneurship is about reinventing and bring newness into the market, without this, sustaining is just next to impossible.

If you are not resilient to imbibe the changes and bring innovation, there is less chance for you to survive and just imitating what others are doing won't be of any help.

Resilience is knowing that you are the only one that has the power and the responsibility to pick yourself up."

― Mary Holloway

3.Indulging in social media only to get distracted

Social media is one of the accessible and cheapest way to market your products/services, but with multiple distractions, you tend to sway away from your motive.

Imitation, Imposter Syndrome, need of recognition, thinking of connecting people without any reason are among few and this can be detrimental to your productivity and growth alongwith your time.

"Social media sites creates [an] illusion of connectivity .” – Malay Sha

4.Don't Hurry the Hiring Process.

Finding the right people to join your team is always tough. Sometimes you want to rush to get people on board. But taking your time can be a major value-add in the long run rather repenting later as not everyone understands the vision with which you started your Business.

Employee Engagement plays major role once you have team in place, that requires a structure and ofcourse people, who can help you to retain right talent in the organisation. So, take time for the righ time.

“When I find an employee who turns out to be wrong for the job, I feel it's my fault because I made the decision to hire him.” – Akio Morita. ...

5.Ignoring your mental health -

Businesses do not succeed overnight, in this entrepreneurial realm, it is mindboggling when one get to know the mental health issues being faced by an Entrepreneur, as he/she is considered as a hero or someone who had thw courage to fulfill their dreams, but the reality is contrasting.

With this choice, there comes immense pressure of different roles to be performed single handedly i. e multitasking,  managing a disparate group of people as a team without showing them what you as a leader is going through as it impacts the team performance, fear of losing the right employee is among the top worries of an Entrepreneur.

Not until we are lost, do we begin to understand ourselves.” Henry David Thoreau

Remember, "Every setback teaches you to connect the dots and unlearn to learn." Aakanksha Tyagi 

 Aakanksha Tyagi 

Founder- Edyoumind Solutions | Global Womenpreneur Clique| Tale-o-pedia