Passion is great, but it will only get you so far. Once you have at least one passion, or even a guess as to what one of your passions might be, you need discipline.
You need the discipline to choose one of those passions. You’re not married to it for the rest of your life, but it helps to put all your eggs in one basket. Always keep in mind that it doesn’t take long to fill a new basket.
Discipline helps you focus, but it also keeps you on track when things get hard. Even if you pursue your passion and you pour your heart into it, it will take time to catch on. Everything takes time. People might not understand right away and that’s when you need discipline the most. You need the courage and the strength to keep going on your path.
None of this is easy, but there is one way to make it easier: create a daily habit. Find one little way every day to contribute to your passion. Maybe you love inspiring people. You could tweet out a motivational quote every morning.
Whatever your passion may be, find a way to feed it every day. It will keep you on track and eventually you will have created something amazing.
Tweeting one quote is no big deal, but tweeting 365 is a massive accomplishment. Even more impressive is the fact that you will have a following of people who look forward to your tweet every day. That’s meaningful. That comes when passion and discipline collide.