If you consider yourself multi-passionate or know someone who does, you’re going to want to read this.
At face value, “multi-passionate” sounds like a wonderful trait to have. What could be wrong with having lots of passions – many different interests that you consider fun and exciting? The more, the merrier, right?
Not exactly . . .
As fun as it sounds to have lots of passions, many of my clients and the people I speak to every day are overwhelmed by their multi-passionate outlook.
They have a myriad of interests that don’t fit in one neat box and a mixed bag of talent, experience, and abilities that open up a world of opportunities.
Ahh . . . the possibilities!
Being multi-passionate means your path isn’t straight or narrow; it’s one filled with options, alternatives, and potential. Sounds great!
But it also means you can get lost in the twists and turns.
Here’s what I recommend:
Audit your interests.
What brings you joy? Where are you most skilled? What’s the required time commitment? What’s the income potential?- Consider the bigger picture.
What aligns best with your core values? Does this option fit into this season of your life? - Find the congruencies.
Can you integrate one interest with another? How can you infuse creativity into what you’re already doing? How can you use talents and skills in different ways? - Commit mindfully.
How will you juggle everything? Do you have the time? Do you need new skills or support to handle things efficiently? How will this impact your bottom line? - Find your pace.
What’s primary and secondary, and how will you allocate your limited resources? What boundaries do you need to establish?
You can thrive in a multi-passionate career and life. I do it and have coached many to do so successfully.
But if you’re not intentional about it, multi-passions can become nothing but distractions. You can’t allow yourself to get too scattered or spread all over the place.
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