Find joy in the process of exploring your passions from "summary" of Refuse to Choose! by Barbara Sher
When you're in the throes of exploring your passions, it's easy to get caught up in the end goal. You might find yourself fixated on achieving a certain level of success or recognition, or on reaching a specific milestone that you believe will validate your efforts. But here's the thing: the real magic happens not in the destination, but in the journey itself. It's in the act of diving headfirst into your interests, of immersing yourself in the process of discovery, that you uncover the true joy of pursuing your passions. It's about relishing the moments of experimentation, of trial and error, of pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone and into uncharted territory. When you give yourself permission to fully engage with your interests, to play and explore without the pressure of needing to "succeed" in a traditional sense, you open yourself ...
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