Misconception #4: Passion is too messy.
To follow a passion, it often means doing tasks with a sense of flow. Flow is a psychological term that you may have heard, meaning that the person's skills are a good match for the task - not too easy, not too hard, and it requires their total attention. Athletes, artists, programmers, surgeons, and others all talk about this phenomena where they loose sense of time and space, and become calm and focused, even as they are performing at extremely high levels. It's an elusive state that doesn't fit into a nice little box.
Over time, a passionate life can mean living a bit outside the accepted norms, for the sake of following the passion. Sure, it might get "messy," but is it too messy? Is it too messy to live your life in tune with your true calling, making a difference among the people around you? Is it too messy to overcome obstacles, deliver on promises no matter what, rearrange your life at the service of a greater good?
It's messy. But not too messy.
In honor of my birthday this week, I'd love to sell a huge amount of books to passionate people. The book includes some messy and some not-so-messy ways to live with more purpose and passion. If you want a signed copy of "Urban Nomad USA: Travel Sized Life Coaching for Journeys of All Sorts" go to the page for the book release cabaret in New York City, click "I can't attend, but I'd like you to send a signed copy" and be sure to fill in your address before you pay.
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