Die Empty

stay aligned and focused on your most critical work.

Action defines reality, and “potential” is nothing but unproven, hypothetical value.

you fear that you won’t have time for them or (b) you haven’t defined them enough to know your next steps.

Small victories will increase your level of confidence and mastery, but consistent failure due to setting the bar too high will lead to frustration and continued aimlessness.

Martin had defined his battle by tapping into a deeper cause—one that transcended his own interests and desires—in order to make a valuable contribution in his chosen field

compassion” means to “suffer with.” Whe

. Here are a few contributing sources of productive passion:

Instead of asking “What would bring me enjoyment?” which is how many people think about following their passion, we should instead ask “What work am I willing to suffer for today?”

Passion” has its roots in the Latin word pati, which means “to suffer or endure.” Therefore, at the root of passion is suffering.

This misunderstanding has led to confusion about where valuable contributions come from and has created a false notion of what it means to engage in gratifying work.