Follow Your Passions — But Keep Some Separate Hobbies

Combining passions and work can be great — but there’s also the downside

Jamie Logie
The Startup

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“Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life.” We’ve often heard this statement — but that’s easier said than done.

Many of us have had to work jobs we absolutely despise. But as awful as some of those jobs are, they are important to get us to the next step where we can ultimately do what we love.

Having a career where you feel like you never have to work a day in your life sounds pretty good — but what if you lose the passion for the thing you love?

Being able to turn your hobbies and passions into a business or side hustle is a great thing. But if they don’t work out, it can leave you hating what you once loved. Those passions can soon feel like a duty and the genuine love is replaced with obligation and responsibility.

This is why it’s important to keep some separate hobbies that have nothing to do with your business.

Don’t Back Yourself into A Corner

What I mean by this is don’t create a life that isn’t in line with what you first wanted. There are many responsibilities when it’s just you in charge. A hobby that turns into a business now gives…

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Jamie Logie
The Startup

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