Having Passion
It’s safe to say that we all love a bit of gaming. Have you ever sat down and thought, "Is gaming my passion or just a hobby?" It's actually sound very similar. Both are what you are enjoying, what you have been spending a lot of time doing, what you consider as 'play' and you would do even if no one paid you.
The difference is the level of intensity of feeling. A passion is something that you dedicate your whole life to doing, not just your spare time. It has the potential to be turned into a lucrative business that can replace your job income. On the other hand, a hobby is something that you dabble in every now and then. You don't look to make any real money with it, and you do it purely as a recreational past-time. However, it's seldom a black or white distinction. The lines can and will often be blurred between a passion and a hobby.
According to me, passion has its enormous driving energy. It is like an invisible force that's observable and transferable. Best of all, you can't fake it. It's the gift of free will. The best way to find your passion is to take action! For myself, when I get passionate about something, I’ll continually do it for hours over a long period of time. Come to think about it, I will tend to find out more on those related stuff I have missed and understand it to the fullest. Actions are always taken to fuel my passion.
If you want to be a gamer, passion is a huge one. Not only does it energizes you and fuels your success, you get to strengthen your confidence in that particular area of interests. In the same way, passion invokes persistence. People who want something enough usually have a passion to achieve it because most never quit trying. In my opinion, you need to have a passion to have a purpose. I find it very difficult to imagine pursuing your purpose in life without having a passion for what you are doing. In other words, use your passion to give you a clue as to what your purpose is in life.
What I want to get across is mainly about, passion keeping you going. A gamer by passion is likely to excel and venture deeper into the field far longer, as they are not afraid to try or give up. They are doing for what they love and highly motivated during and after the process. That's the highest level of intensity of feeling can’t be compared to those who game as a hobby.
How To Develop Passion?
There’s a big myth in my culture: It’s something we used to thought just existed spontaneously. You either interested in reading books or you find them boring. You either enjoy exercising or exercise for the sake of it. You either love soccer or you don't. I disagree altogether. Passion can be created, even for things you don’t currently enjoy.
All it takes is a bit of patience and an open mind. Passion is simply you. It is ultimately your choice to start finding one and holding on to it. It can and will give you that special feeling and elevate you to greatness. With a little effort, you can easily find one. Here are some ways to find your passion:
Get Curious About Gaming - Curiosity is the basis of passion. Curious people always ask questions and search for answers in their minds. By being curious you will be able to see new worlds and possibilities which are normally not visible. For example, what is the difference between first person shooters and third person shooters?
Eliminate Excuses - Excuses allow us to stay within our comfort zone, but do excuses really let you live the life you really want? Excuses are poison to your passion. Never let yourself make any excuses about why you cannot go after gaming. Excuses exist only in your mind, and it is not until you make the choice to never make excuses again that you can start making real progress. Make the decision to game today!
Find The Time - Don’t have the time to game? Make the time! If this is a priority, you’ll make the time. Organize and plan ahead your life until you have the time. Most of the time, it is just a small adjustment to your daily schedule. This might mean waking earlier, or spend lesser time on facebook or twitter. Remember, there are gaps in everyone’s schedule where they aren’t doing anything important.
Give It A Try First - Still not certain? It is best to start gaming as a hobby, so that you can see if it’s really your true calling. You may be passionate about it for a few days, but where the rubber meets the road is whether you’re passionate about it for at least a few months. If you pass this test, you have probably found it.
Read And Research On Gamng - Know as much about gaming as possible. One quick way is to read on a gaming article or interview, some are very motivational and inspiring that will definitely catch your attention. Most writers are passionate and knowledgeable, you will be surprised by how excited you are just by reading or watching demos.
Feed or/and Share Your Passion - Feed your passion by surrounding yourself with others who already have and share your zeal or teach others. My math teacher always say this, "You don’t really know something until you have to teach it." Teach someone and you may spark their interests too! Often you’ll find that people are more than willing to give advice. Trust me.
Never Give Up - Last, but definitely not least is to never give up. The most common reason most people aren’t following their passion is because they gave up before they even had the chance to succeed. So keep trying, and try again, until you succeed. Success doesn’t come easy, so giving up early is a sure way to fail.
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