You Don’t Need Passion To Start

Summary

• When I started my first business, I wasn't motivated by passion; it was actually quite miserable. But I used the emotions I had, like shame and anger, to drive myself forward.
• Utilize whatever emotional fuel you have at the moment to get started. Over time, this fuel can evolve and change as you progress.
• Avoid wishing for a different motivational force. Instead, focus on using the emotions and energy you currently possess.
• Don't get caught up in thinking about how you 'should' feel. Accept what you have and plan your next actions based on that.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing the idea of using any emotional fuel you have right now. If you feel shame, anger, or frustration, channel those emotions into actions that move you forward in your business or personal growth. Don’t wait for the perfect motivation; start with what you’ve got.

A good way of doing this is by setting small, immediate goals that align with your current emotional state. For example, if anger motivates you, use that drive to tackle tasks you've been avoiding. It can be something as simple as organizing your workspace or reaching out to potential clients.

Avoid getting caught up in how you think you should feel. Accept your current emotions and plan your next steps around them. If you find yourself wishing for different motivation, remind yourself that any progress is valuable, no matter the driving emotion.

Create a simple tracking system to evaluate your progress. This can be a journal where you note down tasks you completed and how you felt. Over time, you'll likely notice that your emotional fuel and motivations will evolve.

Lastly, remember that it’s okay if your emotional drivers change over time. The key is to remain flexible and adapt your strategies to whatever you’re feeling at the moment. This practical approach will keep you moving forward and help you achieve your goals.

Full Transcript

when I started my first business I wasn't doing it because it was something I was passionate about it was not this like sunshine and rainbows it was miserable I had a lot of Shame and not a lot of anger but that's what I had I think you just use what you got and if you need shame to get you going if you need if you need anger to get you going then you can that fuel can change over time but wishing you had a different fuel I think is what gets people in trouble like I should feel it's like you should nothing it's just what do you have then what are you going to do