How To Find And Pursue Your Passion | Think Out Loud With Jay Shetty

Jay Shetty runs through a series of interactive workshops to help work towards pursuing your passions.
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[@fer_balboa]

This lesson should be obligatory and a basic in all schools.

[@coolbeans2345]

Schools dont want us finding our passions because then we wouldnt need them.

[@curioussaroj3983]

Correct....that what i wanted to say

[@zachmontgomery6019]

Doing an activity for this in US History right now

[@green2984]

It is very apparent. Since I moved to the U.S. I have learned that American schools do not ask kids in school what they want to be at all. So in college I saw most of my peers struggling to find purpose and what they wanted to study. By the time I was in 3rd grade (different country) I already knew what I wanted to do. And I am literally doing it now.

[@preshmaneli1563]

I totally agree

[@allynikk4533]

Wow "you should be more afraid of not changing because everything is constantly changing around us" That's hittin me hard, so glad I found you Jay!

[@raymondphilip6232]

Gimme ur phone number

[@kkerr9361]

Yes! Agreed. There is another video that I like on this from Align and Inspire. It is the first video on this that I have seen that actually gave me some relief and clarity about this. Part of what she says is that we can "Live the Question" (which kind of means there is no “right” answer to this question and it is the way we live that brings meaning). You may want to check it out.

[@msnicola1982]

Love how this made into a chart and the way it's organised. Thank you for your help with life Jay x

[@mehndibyamnah_]

Wow. This was fantastic. 4 years later this is still relevant! Amazing content!

[@ronitmangnani7428]

Finally a KZbin video on this Topic, which ACTUALLY WORKED! Great One!🔝

[@abhijithsubash6160]

Jay you are great It helped me a lot I had seen a lot of motivational speeches but you gave me the right way to find my passion

[@donnamyrick8673]

Listening to your wisdom in the past month has helped me to be more emotionally mature. Thank you Jay.

[@stanmuller2870]

Wow, breakthrough; the most comprehensive yet simple exercise of self awareness I have ever experienced. This confirms things about myself such as my career and thing I don’t enjoy but are essential to business, and that I can focus on finding people who have the qualities I don’t have in order to pursue a business. Very helpful.

[@tuckebarry]

Jay, you're such a gem! This is so helpful!

[@everkings8414]

Thank You So Much Jay

[@097773]

Thanks you for existing Mr Shetty ! You've got Greatness in you!

[@clau7540]

Loved this Jay! Wonderful breakdown of how we should work on ourselves.

[@erinlovesummer]

Thank you so much for sharing this video with us! it helps a lot for people who really have difficulty finding their passion and purpose! Continue to spread positive vibes!

[@helenedwards5075]

So great -thank you! I’m about to begin my journey of setting up my own private practice as a counsellor.. I’m lucky to have realised my passion! Now, with your help I’m going all in to make it my paid passion! Watch this space.

[@kalyaniranjoli4818]

I am gonna work on each and everything stated in this video. thank you so much and looking forward for more

[@nehamore832]

I am so Thankful to you @Jayshetty for talking about this... I wish the best for you!

[@didierrubayiza]

This is so well presented. I want to listen to it everyday. Jay you are a gift that keeps giving. Thanks a lot.

[@cocochannel4766]

He is so smart . Thx u for bringing this topic up.

[@LacROI]

Great comment! I agree, he has so much knowledge and experience that listening to him is a great use of time!

[@Missarlyyn]

I love this! Thank you so much. Going to take the time and really write down and think through things.

[@Anna-gi4oq]

This content was mind-blowing. Thank you!

[@rohitscode]

Who else from *Houseiit and Wesettle* 👍 All the best For Your Opportunity ❤️

[@sanjaylalwanieute]

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[@taniya3525]

Me🙋

[@rohitscode]

@@sanjaylalwanieute All the Best😊

[@rohitscode]

@@taniya3525 All the Best😊

[@SkStyles06]

this (desi) dude is awesome. really like his videos

[@pigsinpyjamas9410]

I have watched this video several times over the last 3 years, and it’s still so useful

[@ritahnemigisha4370]

Jay, u make my life move smoother than I always expect. Thank you. Keep talking to me

[@patrynaswritings7617]

Just found this guys videos tonight so far so good & wow he's so handsome. Thanks for sharing

[@angiebitz6496]

I totally needed this today! I'm at a crossroads for my career and this workshop was so helpful. THANK YOU!!!

[@garimamarasini7655]

Thank you for spreading positivity with us.

[@rafaelamarques3065]

Thank you so much ...for helping me!! I'm struggling how to find my purpose in life ...what's my passion,what I'm good at..and you bring me some hope teaching me how to question myself in different ways. Thank you :)

[@awaworldart]

Thank you so much!!! This is very very helpful!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾😍😍😍😍

[@debbieromero9511]

Jay I have been watching you for 3 months now. I have to say you are very inspirational. You asked what I'm good at? I was in nursing for 19 years and loved taking care of others specifically the elderly. I had to give up nursing, I'm disabled now. The things I learned in nursing like love, compassion, etc. I have carried it over into my everyday life. Nursing was Passion. Always will be.

[@thisismedarsh6970]

i love this!!! want to see more of this type of thing

[@sridhara7932]

Wow !! Thanks Jay, you just breezed through this session effortlessly, absolutely gripping, so many takeaways, what made it so compelling for is taking action has already happening inside out. Love it.. Thanks HuffPost for noticing brilliancy early on .

[@kunmivicky1649]

Thank God I stumbled on jay shetty's motivations.. I just learnt something .

[@montsejofresa]

Thank you! It's been really helpful! I am exhausted of putting in effort where am not good at and which is paying the bills. Keep it up, Jay!

[@chengj8002]

This is really clear and helpful. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@thenextlevel6688]

Thank you so much for that video Jay. It's amazing

[@helenshirley7448]

This is a brilliant video, thank you for your workshop. I'm starting over at 55, this helped me realize what direction that fueled my passion. ❤

[@FabMadam]

That is awesome. I'm 63 and doing the same thing. I wish you all the best

[@chiraggandhi2560]

​@@FabMadamBasically , I want to learn different languages and I think I am good at it . And I am a person who is reserved , maybe because I am introvert but I want to connect with people like maybe not on a stage but I like or want to meet new people's. So like I am confused weather I am an outgoing or reserved person . What I also think is that I haven't tried many things , also don't had opportunity to explore. All I did was studying and clearing exams . I don't know what I should do . Please guide I have already completed 24 years of age and doing MBA to get a job .😢

[@EuanEllery]

Great content! Very well structured

[@angelicacamilleopena4385]

This is so helpful! Thank you for making this.

[@UrBigSisKey]

I just realized that I am reserved and people-oriented. I am so glad he made that distinction between “outgoing” and “people oriented” because before I knew I had good people skills but I wasn’t exactly comfortable being very talkative and presenting myself. I have recently completed my degree in Human Resources Management and he was saying that supportive people are good mediators, and good at making sure the team is working well together. That’s so me!! I’m very excited to see what I can do in my career path as a HR Manager.

[@doa1830]

Am I the only one that is obsess with his eyes?

[@neer6096]

D OA me 2

[@annath1004]

Nope lol

[@7opinions182]

Nah, they’re beautiful

[@scharleenlucian]

nope

[@NoorNoor-zf2dw]

D OA me too

[@santiagocardonaortiz2816]

Man, you are too awesome to be human, haha. After a freaking thousand videos, lectures, readings, books, summaries . etc... I finally found someone who could help me. Awesome speaking abilities, easy to follow, super useful info. Congrats man, you are definitely making it! Thank you! Regards from Colombia.

[@aedanaussieable]

I love this and love also that you have my good friend Toni Tennille behind you as well, another inspiring person. Thank you for spreading such wisdom, love and purpose centered information to the world.

[@JennephyrCarney]

You are the first motivational speaker I have actually listened to and am excited to hear and watch more of. Very inspirational and intriguing. I love it 👍🏼

[@rasi179]

i would like to be a motivational speaker one day, but i think you should look for les brown and anthony robbins , those guys are huge

[@MrNiecyt1]

I Like being the supportive person I fix thing s

[@brainstretch7884]

totally agree

[@ChrisMendez]

Hey Jennifer, I'm curious, why you kept yourself away from other motivational speakers...?

[@simplyInvent]

Check sandeep maheshwari

[@berinyuymelvine6106]

Wao Jay thank you so much i am good at speaking and you inspire me a lot

[@sachinkulkarni2453]

Amazing articulation and great style of presentation. I totally agree with the intersection of "passion"

[@nitakalisingh9445]

"Not changing is more scaring" I am totally agree with this line!! Take big risk and go for it,for yourself!! Mooi man,love it🙏

[@vishalikasharma2624]

We Need more people like Jay in this world:)

[@Monica-zm9it]

jay shetty you inspire me a lot . i have realised that my passion is public speaking and i would like to know how i can take my passion further and be able to perform my own spoken word and write my own inspirational words and poems.

[@ajaylamba5197]

One of the best video on self discovery, may be the best one of all I have seen yet.

[@neharika23]

All self-development stops here. So on point that no further exploration required. Really feel like not I'm moving around in self-help circles anymore but levelling up when listening to Jay Shetty's podcasts and watching his videos :)

[@noorjunejo9742]

thanks jay, im at this point in life where im very pretty lost. i have a good career and i like what i do, but i have recently started to question the core purpose of it. i feel like i was passionate about it 100% which i started but now that i think about it theres only about 20% left. I wanted to make a difference, to impact something or someone and i feel like i havnt. so I'm at this point where i have to drag myself out of bed for something i once loved doing.. and it scared the crap out of me. listening to you has made me question my choices and think deeply on what i realy want to do. so thanks for doing this for me. you have this dream and purpose in life to help people like myself and its so inspiring! you dont even know who i am and you did this video to inspire me! to help me, so thanks so very much!!

[@Mayuri1994ify]

wow , same for me, i want to make a difference

[@anthonymccormack2256]

Where are you now, grt job but how is your head space soo important

[@swapnilkokane5560]

Keep making Good videos bro....

[@zalikharadzman9102]

This is so inspiring ❤️ thank you for sharing.

[@LizCalvert]

I enjoyed your clarity with DISC and inspiring!

[@gloriamathews4924]

Thank you Jay Shetty, You just taught me somethings that are so valuable - Finding the meaning of passion, getting to know the space that I fit into as a reserved person, mostly task oriented but also driven by what people would like and want from me. You made certain unnoticed, confused ideas, so clear. I'm really grateful. Thank you. I just don't have words to explain how happy I am, to actually be able to find the hidden meaning behind simple but powerful words like passion, mission, element, environment and energy. I also realised that I am not only a collective but also a supportive person. I asked my friends how I impact them, n got some responses which actually mean so much to me. I was able to rebuild those lost relationships with a few really close friends who had drifted apart. Yeah btw, your eyes!! They're gorgeous. Thank you.

[@Kaskoeditz36]

gloria mathews 👍🏻😍

[@feyruzmohammed2250]

gloria mathews yow

[@poornimat7661]

Dear people, please watch this session... It will definately change your life positively... I'm already 4 years late to watch such a wonderful, informative and life changing session... Thank you Jay Shetty... You rock! Hare Krishna...

[@chiraggandhi2560]

Basically , I want to learn different languages and I think I am good at it . And I am a person who is reserved , maybe because I am introvert but I want to connect with people like maybe not on a stage but I like or want to meet new people's. So like I am confused weather I am an outgoing or reserved person . What I also think is that I haven't tried many things , also don't had opportunity to explore. All I did was studying and clearing exams . I don't know what I should do . Please guide I have already completed 24 years of age and doing MBA to get a job .😢

[@battugigal5226]

Most relatable content I’ve ever found. I connect the most with all of your content.

[@beingthesalt]

Jay you're just so inspiring and I truly appreciate all that you do!!!

[@yvonnedelories4780]

Jay, you are my new found Virtual friend! You are so encouraging and inspirational ... I have shared so many of your videos today! One of my passions are helping people, organizing and getting rid of clutter. I'm also an excellent Executive Assistant. You have influenced me to consider creating my own side business helping people get rid of clutter because it comes so easy for me. I'd also like to become a Virtual Assistant part-time during the evening and weekend.

[@christyeddy3199]

What is a virtual assistant?

[@grumpyschnauzer]

I love this guy!!! Everything he speaks about is exactly what I've been trying to explain to people in my life who are aimless and feel lost. There is so much truth to this!! Balance your life! You only get one! Btw, smart and hot! LOL

[@carmenrejas2021]

This was an awesome eye-opener. Thank you so much!

[@MikeDenis624]

I love helping people, teaching people, giving to people, making things, making things better, negotiating deals

[@laurenw4236]

You are a great teacher Jay, I love how you explain things so succinctly and easy to understand

[@ovawave3601]

Damn!, this video was posted about 3-4 years ago and this is my first time seeing it!...Dope!

[@lizberrocal5044]

Your content is so good, I'm so grateful for it. Thanks!

[@tricellfarquharson9251]

@ Jay Shetty I loved this video! You hit the nail right on the head especially when you categorized the different personalities. I’ve been trying to figure myself out in terms of who I am and my passion and your insight has made it much clearer to me. Thank you, you have inspired me.

[@blessygeorge8520]

If I had watched this video earlier, it would have saved me 5 years of regret. Pursuing something that I don't like but I am really good at. Thank you so much Jay Shetty. You have no idea how much of a difference this just made in my life. It's like I got all the answers I was seeking. Once. Again thak you. I will share this video with others as well. So that they can also benefit form your advice .

[@blessygeorge8520]

@UCnPIl4txQJC9WVxt7IpLrLw I wasn't blaming him. I was thanking him.

[@chiraggandhi2560]

​@@blessygeorge8520Basically , I want to learn different languages and I think I am good at it . And I am a person who is reserved , maybe because I am introvert but I want to connect with people like maybe not on a stage but I like or want to meet new people's. So like I am confused weather I am an outgoing or reserved person . What I also think is that I haven't tried many things , also don't had opportunity to explore. All I did was studying and clearing exams . I don't know what I should do . Please guide I have already completed 24 years of age and doing MBA to get a job .😢

[@avinashmeda7148]

Thank god I met you. You are the answers for so many questions of mine Sir

[@JavedKhan-bq2zb]

wwe smack down

[@k.patterson]

Avinash Meda fully agree

[@jaycharles2008]

My passion is food. Am looking to open a restaurant & to be honest I've been listening to you for a while now. I first heard of you on Facebook & you are very motivating and inspiring. You gave me hope jay.

[@tini_8840]

I hope I can speak with a lot of energy like you did. You seem that you're always fully charged. It just like people could see those sparkles from your eyes. Your gesture reflect much energy. Make people feel energetic everytime they listen to you.

[@michaelabenton4457]

I’m not sure when I first watched this video but it literally jump started my personal development and journey and has brought me to where I am today. Very insightful and I thank you for all that you do.

[@johnoffier4397]

@Michael how did you find your passion?

[@michaelabenton4457]

@@johnoffier4397 Just being honest with myself in what I was wanting out of life, along with what I enjoyed doing and knowing my strengths.

[@johnoffier4397]

@@michaelabenton4457 what test did you take to find your strengths and do you know any good books about finding strengths did you read some books?

[@michaelabenton4457]

@@johnoffier4397 I’ve taken the disc assessment or myers brigg is another one I’ve taken before. I’ve haven’t read any books on finding your strengths but I would recommend reading “finding your own North Star” by Martha beck

[@johnoffier4397]

@@michaelabenton4457 thanks I appreciate it

[@patriciacampbell9252]

Oh my god, he’s beautiful!!!

[@jamesam003]

Cheekbones, jawline, hair

[@VioletRaya]

He looks like prince Aladin 🤴🏽

[@PlantAndSustainability]

Im watching this for the second time and it became even more meaningful!!! Thank you so much!!! I was STUCK for a long time and identifying and organizing my priorities gave a sense of moving forward.

[@lekishamaharaj2435]

So glad I found this now. Changed my career path twice and still trying to find my passion. This video helped me understand more than any other book or video.

[@yagneshbhatt8399]

Hi Jay : The model of outgoing and reserved is from the psychometric tool called Thomas profile. There is a structured way of determining what personality a person has. Your session was good. Best wishes.

[@090290sumit]

I love travelling around the places and experience the surrounding environment including people, food, culture etc and capturing my experience by clicking pictures. I am good at writing about my experiences my feelings attached with my surrounding environment. I am mostly outgoing with people oriented personality.

[@pozniak27]

What about blogging? Making money from writiyour expiriencr u can blog u can pinterest or fb and stuff like that... get audience make some commercials ,adds and stuff like that...

[@pratiktrivedi5231]

sumit singh hi sumit glad I read your comment...I am in the same category...can you guide me how can we begin

[@VirgoGrrrl]

What a great communicator , clear and direct .

[@Kyoto99952]

He said exactly the things I needed to hear!!!! I LOVE this video.

[@shreyaesha001]

Obsessed with his eyes 💙😍

[@tonyaukanah97]

I love to sing and I love writing I love researching vintage

[@rajnichhocker3508]

Thank you Jay, you are doing a comdendable job, wisdom will soon become viral.

[@alifiaali4414]

I love watever u say Jay, it is so informative and helpful and so connective

[@dreamyqui8472]

This was super motivating and I’m stressed out because I realized I don’t know what my purpose is and I’m trying to find it.

[@wimlasoenofficial]

Start with the smallest possible step. Slowly, easy, no grandeur

[@bethcollins7865]

I'm reserved but I feel and have been told that I'm inspiring or I inspire people, but I'm also very supportive, is that crazy or what does it mean I'm just a lost cause?

[@tebudlamini6574]

This is what I have been looking for all my life: thank you and God bless you.

[@rosemarieseraga659]

You're such a very BIG BLESSING for me and for everybody. All of your videos and blogs are really interesting and inspirational. Thank God for creating this man of wisdom and encouragement, thanks for sharing positve vibes. May God Bless you😇😃

[@mimminiminiim565]

I love nature and Animals.

[@MarioMotivation]

One thing I did wrong with finding what I love was focusing too much on the end result or the good times. But to really find what we love we have to focus mostly on the process not the result! We have to love doing it when it gets hard and we have to at least be OK with the little things we have to do in between to do the things we love. Hope it makes sense. :)

[@jmr5893]

Makes a lot of sense! As cliched as it sounds, it's very true

[@peacetruth5243]

Absolutely. It does make sense. Thank you for the reminder

[@reneealejandro7837]

It does💓

[@ashleytkl3036]

Yes. The difference of doing something you love would be; you are willing to go the extra mileS and you wouldn't resent the process..you are passionately in love and believe in what you are doing that pursueing is your aspirations.

[@ekniralijogan]

Wow! Your comment exactly reflects my state as of now. Something wrong I keep doing all the time and not able to come out of this habit, hence just losing focus. The video was helpful, but this comment hit the spot for me. Thank you.

[@reejuvelayudhans2336]

Thanks a lot for the wonderful and passionate presentation

[@chantellesiwela3440]

Best motivation I have ever heard. It's like you get me. I absolutely love this. Thank you!

[@gintongaparador999]

I think my ikigai (a Japanese concept which translates to "reason for being") is writing, but I'm not confident enough to share my works with anyone because I am my own worst critic. I feel like my writings are never good enough. Until I approve of my own writing, I should keep them hidden in the dark. This is the kind of mindset I used to have. I don't know why I'm letting it out now. People tell me I have good skills in writing, even all my teachers in English subject have told me I have potential, but I was too coward and lack the self-esteem. As soon as I see someone whose writing is better than mine, I feel discouraged and feel like I should stop writing. I still get confused sometimes. Along my journey, I studied peacekeeping in high school. It just sort of happened. I didn't study in that school because I wanted to, but because I had no choice at that time. I didn't know I would enjoy my time there. Surprisingly, I found everything interesting and exciting. I met some really awesome people too. I felt a sense of belonging there. What made me feel drawn to the semi-military lifestyle? Am I pursuing this career to follow the footsteps of my father, uncle, and late grandfather? Or am I taking this path because it's something that my heart wants to follow? Somehow, it just happened. I came into realization when I was in one of the lists of the students who were about to get transferred because of coming late to school. I still remember the feeling. I was so upset and sad with the thought that I'll no longer be a part of peacekeeping. I felt a strong ache in my heart, as I told myself not to cry, that everything will be fine. Sometimes when everything seems to be falling apart, they may actually be falling right into place. That moment made me realize what I wanted to do in the future. And that's why I am pursuing my dream academy. I feel like writing is a gift. It's something valuable to me, something that the world can never take away from me. It's my tool to express myself. It's more than just a hobby or a potential career. To me, writing is a part of who I am, a part of life. While this career I am pursuing, is like an adventure, it's full of excitement and passion to be of service.

[@prachiagarwal1313]

I am the same we can share our works with each other and be in contact . Would like to ?

[@merysamartin6588]

I think i am reserve when i feel comfortable or in a known environmemt i could be outgoing

[@aaryansingh481]

thank you so much jay. you made me comfort with my passion.

[@QBean1975]

This is an AMAZING breakdown thank you!

[@1511nisha]

Passion - meeting people, communication Paying bill - investment/finance Potential - Music Daily - folding clothes, even konmari doesn't help!

[@tabassumtamima5309]

I love to do photography, read book ,travelling, helping others and to do research with agriculture

[@dorisjepkemeikandagor2694]

Hello, your passion resembles mine.

[@christyeddy3199]

Ahh...hello kindred spirit!

[@MyaBibra]

This was so helpful in deciding which online course to pick. I had several to choose from but felt this video has helped me narrow it down massively. Thank you Jay!

[@leticia1152]

Amazing! This helped me so much!!

[@kirstafort2043]

I'm in the supportive category and I love hugs by the wayl

[@mohdhafizwanmet]

Kirsta Fort same with me