A Secret Recipe to Success

Most people who are extremely successful in life, areAfter failing, I clearly know that I am not made for
known for just one particular thing. A thing that mightcertain things. Most of the failures I have had were
have started as an inclination turns into interest whichbecause either I didn't have a clear vision or because
gradually grows into a passion. And, that Passion isI didn't have the passion to succeed in what I did.
the key to be successful in anything we do. That isPredictably, on the other hand, whenever I did what
what drives a person to get out of their comfortI am passionate about, I was able to get on top and
zone and achieve many feats. Most sport stars, forexcel.
example, can play many sports to a relatively goodBut, how do we find what we are good and
level but they have chosen one particular sport whichpassionate about, without really trying out a variety
turns out to be their passion.of things? That is almost impossible. People who find
On the other hand, the majority of us, don't caretheir passion straight away are either lucky or
about passion at all. We all want to de-risk ourselvesblessed. In order to be successful, you need passion.
and have a very safe life that we get into a job andAnd to find your passion, you need to try as many
start earning some money as soon as possible tothings as possible. In these trials, you will fail on most
keep us going in life. Most of us cannot afford to losethings. But that failure is what is needed, as it
and we don't even think of taking any risks in life.eliminates other options and gets you closer to that
This is no different from other things in life. Less risk,single thing you will be passionate about and let you
less returns.succeed.
Looking at my own life, I have experienced this andSo the secret recipe to success is very simple. Keep
understood the importance of passion over time. Itrying. But once you know you will not succeed, take
have tried many different things and have failed inthe learning and move on with the next idea. Keep
most of them. I don't feel bad at all for failing,moving until you find your passion. There is nothing
because failure has taught me very valuable lessons.wrong in not sticking with one thing that you hate!