Stop searching for your passion | Terri Trespicio | TEDxKC

[@steinbeckeast]

“You are not going to be stuck. You are stuck now!” A mother’s wisdom.

[@GabiN64]

They always know

[@jdt8983]

My cat slaps me in the face every morning when my alarm goes off

[@IceBear_97]

@@jdt8983 lol

[@JaysonT1]

I remember telling my mom that I was "waiting for my life to start" she said " It already started". It really made me see.

[@richardwagon6433]

I'm a recent physics graduate with a passion for stand up comedy. I've been applying at science museums all across the US to work in an educator, presenter role. I finally got a job offer for $15/hour at a great science museum. But that pay was low for a college graduate. My mom convinced me not to take it. 6 months later, I'm still looking and have taken a big hit to my morale since. Lately I've been thinking, maybe Mom was dead wrong on this one.

[@Logan.Ninefingers]

I've never been passionate about anything or anyone. If you are genuinely passionate about anything then be VERY grateful because it is a gift.

[@daviddeeley8820]

Same here.

[@renuhazari544]

@@daviddeeley8820 my passion changes from time to time video to video😭 im engineer but feels like im huge disappoint to evryone to me as well

[@thelaziestguy6645]

Yeah same here

[@dhirajgawande007]

@@renuhazari544 understandable

[@niveditanadimpalli2439]

I totally agree

[@cdsprech]

"You don't create your life first, and then live it. You create it by living it, not agonizing about it." Very well put, thank you Terri!

[@DrewGunby]

Loved that so much. When she said that it was definitely a mic drop moment!

[@twaamboshankoti3610]

That hit me too👌🏾

[@onezero8570]

& that exactly means doing what u love, isn't it?

[@sretnazvijezda400]

Spoiled 🤔

[@-boiadeiro-]

ending was quite good too

[@existentiallychallenged5068]

“You’re not going to get stuck somewhere, you’re stuck NOW!” That is fantastic advice for me now. Wish I could have understood it almost a year ago haha

[@zhaominghuang2366]

Me too, wish I watched this earlier!

[@irenephilip5808]

But it's never too late! You should be glad you've seen it now and are going to save the remaining part of your life from agonizing over finding your passion! 😊

[@alisonsteiner6156]

This is the best phrase of the TedX!

[@abderrahmenbenrhouma2314]

"Passion is not a job, a sport, or a hobby, it is the full force of your attention and energy that you give to whatever is right in front of you"

[@kimphonetography6874]

This is my favorite line❤️

[@Mamiirouge]

Love this!

[@GermanTube123]

I've heard this quote from someone else

[@flickrstories99]

Line that highlighted the whole RED TALK

[@andrevandermerwe940]

She gave a great speech and there is a lot to take away from it. But this definition of passion doesn't really hold up in many scenarios. In life there will be many instances where you will need to give your full attention and energy to things right in front of you that you don't enjoy but HAVE TO do for one reason or another.

[@rimig3780]

"Passion is a feeling, not a plan! And feelings change." Finally I get to hear that nothing is wrong with me ✌

[@pardeepalka2735]

Did'not make it new video

[@sashidar5649]

Even with me also

[@tanaykamath1415]

Same ,I just can't stick to one

[@TarasSimpleCrochet]

Me too thought something was wrong with me and why I couldn’t find my passion. This video makes me feel so much better :)

[@sanchitshirol4421]

For real ! i felt the same..

[@Ki11P0P1]

“Just do things” “just start doing” its the most vague advice anyones ever given me yet the most helpful.

[@mohitdubey203]

Let's do together

[@mohitdubey203]

Just joking

[@CoCMember]

Try taking action about anything is proven to find... Happiness, passion, dislikes... solutions...

[@Jess-ew3tm]

Right?!?!

[@mikesuniverse1789]

I tend to think people know what they should be doing but often don't want to deal with it.

[@amritajain5566]

"You don't follow your passion, your passion follows you." This is what everyone needs to realise.

[@testtset3910]

What does that mean? give an example.

[@YadavYadav-ze7ld]

@@testtset3910 same question ? 😸

[@law5288]

it's Basically means don't waste time to think or wait by looking some extraordinary things so called Passion in your life,start doing whatever comes in your way if it's really worthwhile it will be yours forever...

[@syscabmcommunity3368]

Huug

[@Claire55Cai88]

Do something first.u’ll seek happiness inside one day or one part of meaning .What u do all based on what u choose.what u choose based on who u r .

[@andyluuuu]

My notes: - Passion is a feeling, not a plan. And Feeling's change. - Not everything you do needs to fit into your "passion". Just try things. Go out there and try things. - Don't worry if your career isn't something you want to do for the rest of your life - Success fuels passion more than passion fuels success - There is nothing wrong if you do not have a clear passion. Try things you like! - You could easily miss out on your passion by not focusing on what you're doing now, if you're focused on looking for your "passion" - Don't wait for your passion to show up. Solve problems you like to solve. My key takeaway: Go try things and do things you like instead of purely focusing on finding your passion (or trying to do things you think will fit into it) because passion is not a plan, it's a feeling, and feelings change.

[@dream.5708]

Thank you :)

[@ameerah2959]

Thx!

[@sandratagoe1567]

Thank you

[@Amit_Cruelhead]

People like you should always leave a comment, I'm thankful

[@tamirobo]

Funny how we have the same "take-aways". Glad to know some do pay attention through talks just to mark the striking points. Of course, that defines "striking" is relative.

[@carmelinatown]

I needed to hear this. I’m a senior in high school and everyone always asks me what I’m gonna do after high school, what college I want to go to, what career choice I want and what am I passionate about. I always answer “I don’t know”. I feel panic because it seems like other kids my age now where they wanna go they want to do with their life and I feel useless when I compare myself to them. I needed to hear this because it’s just makes sense that there’s nothing wrong with me and that I had the wrong idea of what passion was and it was stressing me out! I feel relieved knowing that I’m normal and that she said what I could do in the meantime to go after opportunities. I’m not so scared of “being stuck” anymore. This was so helpful! Edit: I’ve responded to some of u in the replies. Thanks to everyone who has replied!

[@Hello-rq9yx]

You're not the only one who feels like this. Glad I see someone who understand exactly how I feel.

[@ThaoNguyen-wx1in]

me too

[@vagabond9718]

Glad to meet soneone sharing the same situation..its already may ..I have just 2 exams postponed due to the pandemic and I still have no idea what course to take...Its so much pressure cause ..like the course is gonna decide what I can do in future .not much option after it here😔.Seeing the video and seeing your comment is a relief

[@anduena9928]

I'm a senior too and I feel the same. I feel so lost about my future and have spent sleepless nights just THINKING about my future but with no solution in the end. After hearing this, I feel like I'll just choose a random field and if I don't like it I'll just change my direction.

[@Grimenoughtomaketherobotcry]

Do what you love doing. But always be open to loving something different. Some of the happiest people I've known switched their major after discovering they had an interest in a (often completely) different subject area. And if you struggle with making up your mind, then do yourself a favour and get professional counselling. It can save you a lot of time and grief.

[@verydarkchi1d914]

"Passion is a feeling and feelings can change." Wow. Well said.

[@starcrafter13terran]

sounds like she is divorced

[@ponchoandy]

Not really. Passion is not a feeling. Passion is a force that drives you. It's linked to tenacity and discipline.

[@theduc7345]

I truly deeply agree with that quote of her cause i have passed throughout that time when struggling to find out my passion and then realize i just like doing something sometimes

[@eliyasara9786]

passion isn't really a 'feeling' as such, yes, you feel it, but it is related to a specific set of skills that you want/need. It is the intense want for a certain interest. So, although it is an interest, and yes, they can change, so can everything else. What doesn't??

[@adarshbora8181]

Then it is not definitely a passion,It's desire to waste ur time

[@RhondaRolf]

This is music to my ears. I've always hated the "follow your passion" advice, because I don't have a passion, and that advice made me feel belittled. Thanks for helping me feel validated!

[@sareenarahim4564]

Same ❤ What about now?

[@SofiiyaJPG]

- The most fulfilling careers are the ones that still have the power to surprise you - Spend your time and attention solving your favorite problems. Look for problems that need solving. - Be useful. Be generous. People will thank you and hug you and pay you for it. And that's where passion is. Where your energy and effort meets someone else's needs. - Don't wait. Just start doing.

[@PranavKumar-dd2xo]

Nice summary

[@marcspector9188]

"Success fuels passion more than passion fuels success." Wonderful line- :)

[@marcspector9188]

@Buddha-Dharma-Sangha yeah but its still applicable in certain situations :)

[@mejiagrey830]

Well this may be interesting to hear. I have had perfect scores and high scores in tests throughtout my life. However they havent been usual that every test score i get is the best score in the class.The best scores that i gotten have given different feelings some of joy and others of emptiness of something blank with no color. Something that it can be the best score in the class but to me just a number that brings no feelings at all. The brain can be so complex.I willbe honest. I have to say that success has fueled my passion. But there are times when it has not. The brain is a complex thing.

[@Manu-yw2nu]

The thing is that success is also a broken concept, bcs we keep comparing ourselves to others and never feel truly satisfied. Success can fuel passion, but seeking success, in the it’s different forms, can also kill passion

[@jordanforbes2557]

Tell that to all these hopefuls on America's Got Talent who are tone deaf, lol. No, but what you say does have truth in it. When you're good at something it does reinforce your decision to pursue that thing, it feels good.

[@voidcubess641]

@Sisyphus But the passion isn't about what you've been successful at doing, it's as simple as the feeling of having succeeded, whatever it may be.

[@Tofu-xx2sk]

"Passion is not a job, a sport, or a hobby. It is the full force of your attention and energy that you give to whatever is right in front of you. And if you're so busy looking for this passion, you could miss opportunities that change your life. You could also miss out on a great love. Because that's what happens when you have tunnel vision, trying to find the one."

[@kohlersudesh5357]

Chelsea Samantha

[@Adam-bq2vw]

Very interesting.

[@pixelartmag]

Sums up my life

[@zalapori92]

my life. I do things I like but I just end up sitting, thinking what the hell am I supposed to chose and which passion is the right for me to put first. I end up in depression no matter what I am doing. fml

[@Tofu-xx2sk]

Just out of curiosity, do you happen to know what your MBTI personality type is?

[@nicanorthompson2432]

"passion is a feeling and it can change". That hit me real hard, cos just a few weeks ago everyone used to praise me for how well I play the keyboard, now my keyboard is sitting in a corner catching dust, passion does change.

[@MrCrossIsBoss]

Pick that keyboard back up. Turn your passion into melody.

[@eaaeeeea]

@@MrCrossIsBoss Why though? Now they're free to do something else that becomes their passion. The keyboard skill will get back to them quickly if they want to return to it at some point.

[@testtset3910]

@@eaaeeeea Actually that's kinda true in my experience. When I play my guitar after a break, some of the best chord progressions and song ideas come out.

[@517hectorhernandez]

That wasn’t your passion!

[@517hectorhernandez]

@7daiyu she's talking about a career. She's using passion with a feeling. Passion is more like intuition you know it's part of your authenticity and it is absent of emotions.

[@montajsss9655]

10 mins summary: Don't think, just do something. You'll find your passion.

[@badguy4839]

TLDR : Don't think, just do something. You'll find your passion.

[@DEEPAKSV99]

And start off by solving people's problems...

[@e.a.3744]

What if you don’t want to do anything?

[@badguy4839]

@@e.a.3744 You only have 16 hours a day to do bro. And you will like this thing more than that thing. That will happen.

[@cigxhang486]

@@e.a.3744 push yourself...

[@yctels]

this made me cry, because it liberated me from so much stress and perfectionism.

[@ceeceeh.7846]

+TELS Super Workgroup me too. I can really relate about being afraid on getting the wrong job or choosing the wrong decision.

[@annesmeets9304]

+TELS Super Workgroup I feel the same way. I switched my studies 3 times already because each time I was scared it would be the wrong choice..

[@Birdo0o]

+TELS Super Workgroup i agree

[@FliskerX]

+TELS Super Workgroup This might feel liberating, but does it rly solve anything in your life ? I'm not being negative or saying that the talk is bad, but the final message I get is something like "eh... screw it... just do something and it will work out" which seems to me even worse looking to the future than "man... u should rly try to find/think about your passion/way/what it is u rly want to do in life"

[@Birdo0o]

+Flisker true too , i think she means , stop making it so stressful , if u dont know yet what you love , dont panic , try different things and within these things u might know what brings joy to your heart , basically i believe we attract what we are and we will be drown towards our passion either we like it or not , i agree that somehow her talk seems like screw it , but i think the core issue is , stop the panic , do different things , be passionate in them

[@obeytweety]

"Success fuels passion more than passion fuels success." This is painfully true.

[@RamaSivamani]

Sure but a little bit of a misconception. Success does not come without starting something and working through it. If you don't have any initial passion where is the drive to even start? There has to be atleast enough interest in something to get started. Now this doesn't need to be this overwhelming life passion but there does need to be enough interest or a spark to get started on something.

[@alexbaribeault]

@@RamaSivamani Exactly

[@divinetruths345]

@@RamaSivamani Exactly. In order to have a strong work ethic, you need some motivation. Pretty hard to do something if it isn't motivating you in some way or form.

[@RenyxGhoul]

@@RamaSivamani I guess the drive comes from making the first step into the unknown, exploring and researching, and come back with a result or nothing at all.

[@paulegbodo5789]

Discipline is what you need to start

[@mubangamukonde3265]

"Pasion is where your energy and attention meets somebody's needs" That hit hard.

[@mikedavis8251]

“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” - Frederick Buechner

[@noexcuses5524]

Just live your life to yourself

[@firelily77]

Yes!!

[@ThomasMayer123-f8f]

Yeah my needs

[@alexbamon627]

Yessir

[@juliaz9843]

This took so much pressure off myself. Thank you.

[@evotme9995]

xo.

[@Saviiq]

julia z 4043869055

[@SuperBhavanishankar]

@@Saviiq bruh

[@memberofthelambily1340]

Gerald Bivins I’ll be prank calling you from an unknown number later

[@alicecasartelli6881]

Same feeling ;)

[@gayathriprakash1296]

I’ve never been passionate about one thing in particular…I love doing a lot of things…but can’t image having to settle for only one of them… After hearing this I feel confident in my interests and realized that I can do all of it…because my passion is learning new things.

[@tzalytasy]

same here:)

[@TheLily97232]

I mean I've been learning languages for years, started but never finished it lol

[@gayathriprakash1296]

@Krish Nair you are from kerala?

[@jupiter8037]

Exactly! Even if I love a certain hobby of mine, the idea of doing it for the rest of my life sounds daunting to me and hearing this talk reassures me that not every job I have need to be aligned with my "passions", heck, not even whatever degree I may end up getting. I'm currently trying to narrow down my options but it's difficult to find a career that is both fulfilling to me personally and pays decently, and has a decent work-life balance. Instead of searching for your passions, try searching for your values instead and that will help you see how many opportunities there really are. Committing to a university to attain a degree that will leave you in debt then suddenly realizing it's not what you want to pursue is a scary though, which is why I'm so obsessed with wanting to known exactly what I will be doing in the next 5,10,20 years. And believe me, I need to remind myself this as much as others, you don't NEED to know. Work is a big part of our lives, but there are also other things that matter most :)

[@An_anshika710]

Mine as well

[@mattstone8111]

Man, she is really passionate about not being passionate!

[@Tomahawk1999]

lolz

[@ranjodharora6592]

Give this guy a pint!

[@serenakiefer]

Touché 😉

[@sanjeevkushwaha7614]

That's a awesome satire.

[@territrespicio7565]

Haha I never said I wasn't passionate. Of course I am. I just think the search for passion above all else is not helpful advice.

[@paulinacastro00]

This was actually really really helpful, I'm getting out of a depression and an existential crisis that came with it concerning the future and passion and jobs and success and happiness and this just helped calm the voices.

[@alexbamon627]

Depression? ayo it's fr

[@TheMaybeitisme]

I've struggled my whole damn life with the question: what is my passion? And this lifted such a huge burden from my shoulders. It is okay to just live and see where your life takes you, you don't need to know what you're going to do in 5 years. I love to work jobs that last for few months and can sometimes be continued few months longer. I've always been told that this is the wrong way of doing it but what's the point doing something for years and being totally miserable when you could've been doing many jobs and be curious every time you change jobs, eventually ending up with so many experiences and same amount of money as from the boring option. Best advice is the one: ''Just do something. Go do it''. What ever takes you forward at this point in life, just do that.

[@LetishaMalakootiTV]

Kati Nietosvuori feel you

[@rajkumaryadav4957]

I totally agree. Purpose of life is to collect/ gain experiences and evolve. But sadly most people are busy in collecting things, which are doomed to be lost/ taken away at some point of time and definitely at time of death. If one believes in incarnation,then experiences remain with us even after death.

[@AndrewLovesGames]

It's called: "Job drifters". I'm one of them and I like learning about different experiences and I now know what kind of jobs I definitely don't like haha

[@OberliXVR]

really? because one person had an oppinion on the internet?

[@TheMaybeitisme]

@@OberliXVR Well, I've been thinking this way my whole life, it's nice that someone actually talks about it as it is a normal thing and doesn't judge people like me. It's actually coming a thing, that people sell their work to the companies etc, for short periods of time (for example, a project) and don't work for 40 years for the same company.

[@BinaryNinjasPOV]

If you are going to be passionate about something, be passionate about learning

[@lygiabird6988]

Ooh that's a good one

[@sutil5078]

and in doing so, that is being passionate about learning make you learn to be passionate about some of the thing you learned. It awakens your soul

[@sutil5078]

@@eulldog of course , I do many type of learning, some for my self and some for work.. but in the end I end up using it at work.. if one know how to choose related topic and breakthrough insight of linking it to what one does for living, it give greater unexpected insight to ones works.. for that, one need to digest what the knowledge he acquires meditate on it and and find surprising application.. Life is so interesting. I thank God for it.

[@brandon6110]

Learning is for wankers, try helping.

[@mariahrauf9167]

I agree! Being passionate about education and advancing your mind is most important. There is never an answer of what you're "supposed to do." I love when Terri said passion can come and go. There's no way to measure how passionate you are about something because you could lose that passion tomorrow. But one thing that will always benefit you, and will always move you forward is education. New material. Whether it comes from a book, a TED talk, or a podcast. Learning something new everyday keeps you well rounded and growing. Do you think it's hard for current students to stay passionate about learning? Do you think students get discoursed by searching too hard for their "perfect career" or "forever passion?" I'd love to hear feedback!!

[@spicyginger5533]

I really needed this today. Whoever is reading this, you've f*ckn got this.

[@snarlet7186]

Thanks!! You too!!

[@dariaarmbrister9404]

thanks !

[@aungkaungsan6336]

Thanks buddy! U too.

[@coffeecath2667]

awee i am just watching it now and then i saw your comment. Thank you. I hope you're doing great!

[@saitejaswiniprasad9266]

Thanks buddy!!

[@darkstarmatter1388]

I watched this a few years ago because I was over 30 still searching for my passion. Since then, I've studied philosophy. And everything about my journey just made sense when putting the ideas together. One philosopher said to do every act as if it were your last, without frenzy, apathy, or pretense. When applied, I felt alive!

[@dt384795]

Really glad I found this video in a time where I need it the most. Being a college student and unsure of the future is truly a scary thing.

[@shted224]

Me Too, had exactly the same feelings and trapped.

[@nnaranji7195]

here's an idea, try different internship and volunteer jobs, be interested in a good variety of things and yk maybe you discover something u really enjoy

[@shted224]

@@nnaranji7195 thanks, I'll try my best to dive into new things!

[@iknowwhatyoudid9979]

Yeah you are able to have good education... truly scary

[@dynamo_views]

You've already started by having an education. Do you see a problem that you think you can solve? So much at my end but no facilities...👍

[@rajcan2008]

Summary: Try different things. Passion comes after initial success.

[@AdemirAlijagic]

Thank you!

[@missrelaxed3872]

Yes

[@weirjwerijrweurhuewhr588]

Yeah but success doesn't come after a prolonged effort in most cases. So you need at least the amount of passion to be able to stick with something.

[@caballodebatalla5561]

You could say that is the summary indeed but the tak is really enjoyable.

[@JM-md4ri]

This is a very watered down and lifeless summary of the video, and I’m not sure if it’s even accurate.

[@Laxmikanthb1]

"If you don't know what you want to do, then just do what you have to do." -Me

[@SikeDirektor1]

😂😂

[@suzettep5able]

Word

[@Laxmikanthb1]

@@suzettep5able ??

[@mariagrecu7789]

Nice.

[@shebacynn1320]

I agree

[@marcelovins]

Powerful! She didn't say don't love something. She said, don't stare at your life. Keep on!

[@Goldensquare.]

"Passion is a feeling, not a plan" - Absolutely. Now I see why I start to think when someone asks me what is my passion.

[@hakantokgoz5896]

Weak human

[@hakantokgoz5896]

GoldenSquare weak human

[@HiTiffanyNg]

that’s not weak. That’s reality. Some people’s passion is not that strong as some successful stories you heard so for them planning what benefits them is better than their passions cuz their passions may not are what they can do best

[@fadedpie]

This is a great concept that I've always tried to put into words, but I couldn't. She did a great job of making sense of it. People have a hard time believing me when I tell them that there are days that I was happier at some of the minimum wage jobs I've worked than at my higher paying salary job I have now. The reason I was happier is that I put in the effort to make customers happy. Whether it was selling lumber and concrete or making lattes and sandwiches, I always strived to make sure customers left happy. The feeling of satisfaction when someone says that you made their day just by taking an extra minute to make their sandwich a certain way or making sure they had everything they needed to finish their Pinterest project is fulfilling in itself. It's not about what you do, or how much you're paid, it's about the satisfaction you find through your contribution. If you feel like your work doesn't matter and doesn't make any difference, then you'll never be motivated to do it and that's how you end up miserable. I didn't grow up dreaming of selling 2x4s and concrete, but I still found fulfillment in doing it well. Now, I strive to apply that same principle to my current job. How do I contribute, how does my work impact the lives of others, of the company as a whole? Am I really making a valuable contribution, or am I just punching in and out to collect my paycheck? Each day I can either go home and tell my family I made a difference today, even if it was something small, or I can be frustrated because it doesn't feel like I really did anything with my day. It becomes a conscious choice.

[@mikechasejohnson]

For the record, I washed windows for 5 years to put myself through college. Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you how much I enjoyed it. I am passionate about clean glass. In fact, last month my 7 year old son begged to wash our house windows. My three kids and I smiled and laughed while we passionately washed the windows. If you don't believe me just ask my wife, she'll roll her eyes and shake her head while admitting it's all true. To prove your point, I only learned about my passion after stating my own window washing business because it seemed like a good way to make money. Last point, one of my favorite songs is "when I fall" by BNL. It's about window washing.

[@justinhart7172]

Go figure

[@someweeb4110]

Just died laughing mate Godspeed

[@x5p_]

God bless you, man

[@nafissadikfahim9984]

My god this is so freaking funny!!! 😹😂😂

[@43aqueous]

lmaoo

[@EhsanAmini]

"You don't create your life first and then live it. You create it by living it not agonizing about it." The first time ever that I felt compelled to write someone's words on my whiteboard.

[@ChristSaves88]

“You don’t follow your Passion, your Passion follows you.” Wow! This quote just changed me entire life.😲🙌🏾 God Bless!

[@dianelopez7049]

Hi, you have reason, but passion is a very subjective idea. you don't think that?

[@LetishaMalakootiTV]

Queen Mia I don’t get this quote

[@alvamedley6735]

@@LetishaMalakootiTV Watch First Contact on Prime. Hope that helps.

[@Nelster]

Summary: 1)Relax and don't freak out about not having a passion 2)try different things, put your skills to good use 3)eventually you will find your life purpose 4)PROFIT!

[@shakeel_qureshi]

best summary ..

[@Here_Today_]

Nelster thanks, only had to listen to 2 minutes

[@alex0508bass]

Cheers! Only 40 seconds here :)

[@kishorkumar-ef9fo]

2)try different things, put your skills to good use this sentence means that you should keep searching your passion till you find any, in limited time its not easy task i think

[@Ram_]

Great! Just number three... I got it more like "passion is the way not the end". Or as she says it at the end: "You don't follow your passion, your passion follows you". Whaterver is your current purpose, passion is a good tool for it.

[@rvind93]

This talk actually hit me so hard in my head because I am ( now "was" ) also searching for my one true passion and now I realize that passion is so esoteric and unnecessary . Great eye-opening talk !

[@xaviervandelanotte9154]

Passion is not a feeling. Passion arouses feelings. Passion is knowledge about what you MUST do. You must do it and feel compelled to do it, because you have knowledge that it MUST be done, that the world would be a better place it is gets done, and if you don't do it, who will? To understand what passion, purpose, success, and happiness are about, read the book "Our X Factor". I think this will change your mind about what you said. We all have an X Factor... Bookmark each day with success and happiness

[@erinachi6171]

I'm going to be honest, this has been the shortest ten minutes of my life. I never knew it ended in just a blink of an eye. I'm seriously lost right now and I felt like she was just having a conversation with me along with the words that I didn't realize I needed to hear. Whoever's reading this, you got this.

[@cjgeminitarot6836]

This talk is so spot-on and so necessary, and I feel like the audience wasn’t ready for this level of truth.

[@user-fk8zw5js2p]

I agree. I can see them thinking about re-thinking the way they interview candidates and calculating if the benefits are worth the effort.

[@hajimemash1375]

@@user-fk8zw5js2p Wait what

[@LemonMeIon]

@@hajimemash1375 I think T is assuming most of the audience are stale recruiters searching for a motivational spark to their business plans.

[@rightnowhere1]

thank you. Quote: " just start doing, because to live your life full of meaning and value, you don't follow passion, your passion follows you" by Terri Trespicio

[@rahilayasir4233]

amazing quote. it's a great message 👍😊

[@TheActionTourist]

Yes despacito yes yes

[@xaviervandelanotte9154]

Passion is not a feeling. Passion arouses feelings. Passion is knowledge about what you MUST do. You must do it and feel compelled to do it, because you have knowledge that it MUST be done, that the world would be a better place it is gets done, and if you don't do it, who will? To understand what passion, purpose, success, and happiness are about, read the book "Our X Factor". I think this will change your mind about what you said. We all have an X Factor... Bookmark each day with success and happiness

[@bhaskarmishra8479]

"when ur energy and effort meet someone's needs.."- what a grt way to define passion

[@gregzybwoi123]

i felt that too

[@pdcichosz]

That's a really bad and self-centered way to define that. Nobody has a 'need' to develop fundamental science and yet there are people passionate about it.

[@manjunath7497]

@@pdcichosz fundamental science I guess it's base for everything

[@AdventuresWithGeg]

I've searched for a lot of videos to explain something that I wanted to hear and by you just saying 'passion is a feeling' it makes all sense. The only thing that's constant in life is change, and I think the sooner we accept that, the more free we become of these thoughts. Thanks for your talk!

[@biancaramirez5788]

I'm a gearhead. That is my passion. I'll never be rich, I'll spend my entire life covered in grease, dirt and petroleum products. I'm sore at days end, I'm exhausted and covered in filth every day. But when I start driving home from work, I turn on the metalhead rock and by the end of three blocks, I've got a smile you could see on Google maps. My advice to everyone is to find something that you can do that gives you satisfaction at the end of day regardless of how you feel or look. Money is great, but happiness..... That is the the secret of a lifetime career, and emotional stability. Jobs may blow, bosses may be pricks, but if you can smile about what you have done on your way home, you are in at the very least a halfway decent place. Amazing enough, this also applies to every aspect of your life. Thonk about it....

[@xyzv8640]

Thanks for your opinion. Highly appreciated and agreed upon by a German who just quitted his not so exciting but money-rewarding job in a consultant firm... Money isn't everything but happiness, you said it brother.

[@chayanka_kaushik]

I don't deny your point. I totally agree to it but what if your satisfaction isn't paying your bills off, you're not able to afford a good lifestyle for your children etc?

[@guymorgan3648]

Racing in the street. Springsteen.

[@Oh_its_Mike]

Smiling on the way home is because you just left work and have good music on lol

[@Lamdinh03]

Yeah, I agree. If you feel satisfied after a grinding day, you're doing something right. Happiness matters.

[@sarawawa8984]

It's like she went into my mind and put everything I've been feeling about passion for the past couple years (since I've started college) into words! She gets it. She freaking gets it.

[@CashWhisperer]

From a fellow TEDx-er, this is a great talk. And don't misinterpret what Terri is saying. She is very passionate about what she does. History confirms ... Passion doesn't always lead to success, and success fuels passion.

[@waynelast1685]

when my career took a dumper and I got fired I thought my life was over , but only now I know it was a blessing in disguise to seek new adventures.... there is no shame in trying something and failing.... don't EVER EVER EVER feel down or negative about anything. Just rejoice and BE HAPPY with something.... key word is BE... don't just think about it. good luck, don''t waste your life like I did until now.

[@marcuscross8051]

I agree. I have tried so many things over the years and failed at so many of them. But I learned so much along the way. I learned about where my strengths and weaknesses are, what works well for me and what doesn't. And I gained many skills that I can use now and in the future.

[@alexbamon627]

Being an introvert sucks at times dude,wish I could get what ur saying soon..

[@olgabigoszewska7756]

Reading the comments I think that it was the best TED talk for those who aren't sure what their passion is and were afraid to try anything lest they fail. And for some it was the worst talk because she emphasized the value of money. You could try to follow your passion if you have it figured out but it's difficult if you aren't suceeding and yet the bills keep coming all the same. Kudos to those who have made fortunes on their passions and good luck to those who are so afraid of trying anything for they might end up searching for something to do their whole lives.

[@bryanboi]

Omg finally I managed to find someone who could tell me exactly what I'm going through. I've been someone with no passion my whole life and now at mid thirties and trying to change my career, having no passion about anything is giving me so much stress! Thanks for this speech, it really lightens me up knowing it's ok and I'm not alone, struggling to find passion!

[@AIbetacodev17gdx666]

I feel you! I'll be 35 next month and still have no idea what my purpose/passion is . I have a medical assistant degree and went through 3 jobs that made me absolutely miserable. Currently just staying at home with my 15 ur old, fortunately my husband makes enough to allow me to stay home and work on my dwindling mental health

[@cindyvanwyk5320]

Same here! 35 yrs old just quit my job, and stress out about figuring our what my passion is.. I just love many things and don’t want to waste time in something that I do t love and won’t give me money to pay bills

[@negan4089]

@@AIbetacodev17gdx666 maybe your passion could be raising your child the best you can?

[@Felishamois]

In a nutshell: Try different jobs out according to opportunity, actual passion is the full force of your attention

[@asoshah321]

u forgot helping other people lmao

[@iiwi758]

@@aaronvaughn5028 I did it too. First 2 minutes her mannerisms seemed a bit forced. And I thought, "here comes another rehearsed, soulless TED talk". But I kept watching, and I'm glad I did, because it's a pretty good message. I recommend that you give it another shot.

[@etiennebongo5897]

@@asoshah321 u help people by living by your passion I think. Peace!

[@RebelOnision]

I feel like this lady is well-meaning and everything, but I don't think she knows what not having passion at all is like. There are people who make good money and have a job, but struggle to get out of the bed in the morning because the futility of it all. Her saying 'your passion follows you' is honestly very disingenuous. People who basically do busy work for their career and have nobody that will notice if they disappear one day don't have "Passion" that follows them around. They see the world as ultimately pointless, just a cycle of going through the motions to reach the next day until they die.

[@derekscarrsr2688]

Craggen but the truth is that's what most people do.🤔

[@maryannrussum1796]

I totally get this, especially when you're at an interview. The hiring manager doesn't want to hear that my passion (or just something I love doing) is creating and wearing costumes or making hand-crafted art. They want to hear (if I'm interviewing for a graphic designer position) that I'm passionate about marketing or design, or whatever. They don't want your real-world answers. I also love that you mention how this question can be and often is triggering and stressful. And this part - 'you don't follow your passion; your passion follows you' - So true!

[@hamizahisman1834]

"Don't wait for passion. Instead spend your time SOLVING YOUR FAVORITE PROBLEM. Be useful and generous. People will thank you, hug you and pay you for it..." I think I know what to do now😊

[@translationfor7511]

@MEKHI WILLIAMS based on my understanding, it means solve those questions in life / the society that you wish / feel like solving. In the speaker's example, it's the people's desires of buying jewelry.

[@ManL02]

Worst job interview question "where do you see yourself in five years?"

[@ogthevampire1785]

"What made you want to work here?"

[@tigoes]

lung cancer

[@7yearsryugami169]

"tell me your weakness"

[@MikeKennedyOfficial]

7years Ryugami "My greatest weakness is answering what my greatest weakness is."

[@7yearsryugami169]

"my greatest weakness is I'm too good at doing my work that makes all my colleague hates me." or "I'm fast at finishing my job, so I always go home early"

[@sohailaelnahrawy6227]

I swear I want everyone that ever asked about my “passion” to watch this. This really does sums up everything I want to tell people.

[@nehanandini1224]

Sohaila Elnahrawy I was throughly confused too 😂

[@xaviervandelanotte9154]

Passion is not a feeling. Passion arouses feelings. Passion is knowledge about what you MUST do. You must do it and feel compelled to do it, because you have knowledge that it MUST be done, that the world would be a better place it is gets done, and if you don't do it, who will? To understand what passion, purpose, success, and happiness are about, read the book "Our X Factor". I think this will change your mind about what you said. We all have an X Factor... Bookmark each day with success and happiness

[@arcadeangel812]

@@xaviervandelanotte9154 to understand passion, you must feel it...

[@diaryheart5720]

This is one of the most unique videos I ever watched! She was not like others marketing the concept of finding passion!!! She needs infinite applauds..

[@MsHannahHT]

Also check out the one on multipotentialites

[@StrawberryS-vk5my]

rightt she really does! it's such a good video

[@physicsboy10]

My passion is to find a passion,

[@gratefullyliving6576]

same

[@palakdamani9842]

Lmao this entire video was to stop finding passion

[@julsie3195]

My passion is making others passionless

[@dusathemaid]

My passion is finding strength to have to passion to find my passion

[@mentiquebakabila4254]

Hope you will never find it Get it?

[@tef7631]

I agree with her to some extent. I think instead of trying to find your passion, people need to explore. Take chances and risks. We can never be 100% certain.

[@derrrick77]

No nonsense, no BS. Best TED talk I’ve heard so far. You are a true patriot. Thank you!

[@oyetolaoyejide5811]

Oh mine!!! Thanks Terri❤! This really liberated me. My passion will chase me, I don't chase my passion, when I channel my energy, effort, and strength to meet need(s). I need to start doing! I cannot keep waiting to discover "The One Passion"!, I'll have to wait a long time if I do this. My passion is allowed to change! Again I'm allowed to feel I'm developing a new passion🔥. Success fuels passion.

[@jesse2497]

I've been trying to figure out what I'm meant to do with my life and it's so hard to take a step forward when I'm so clueless. I just graduated high school and my mother wants me to go to college but I don't even know what I want in my life. I think this video just made me realize what I'm passionate for is learning and experiencing. I don't know what I'm gonna do with that information but wish me luck.

[@RedStingBlogs]

+Jesse Ventura Good luck!!!

[@ayaku8052]

Good luck!!!

[@rsambhuvlogs]

Good luk

[@atdeshpandeat]

+Jesse Ventura good luck bro

[@JulieStardoll]

+Jesse Ventura i think you should take whatever it is that comes your way.. maybe experiencing or doing SOMETHING will help you understand a little better what it is that oyu actually want. That's what's happening in my case. I decided to do a degree in Physics only because I was somewhat good at it, comfortable with it, too scared to trying anything else and not at all sure what exactly it is that I want to do. I'm in my second year now and I find that I do like physics but I discovered so many other things at college that I liked just as much or more. I do know that I don't want to be or do just one thing in life, I want to do and be many things. So that's where I stand for now.

[@Torluigi]

This is very motivating. I dropped out of nursing school earlier this year because I felt like nursing wasn't for me. Now I'm applying for different jobs, mostly office jobs as I don't know what my 'passion' is right now. This makes me feel better knowing that it's okay to not know what your passion is, it will find you.

[@WIN0412]

Hi Carmen ,out of curiousity I would like to know if you found your passion now ??

[@GirlSmotheredToDeath]

@@WIN0412 Did you not watch the end of the video? The speaker clearly stated that "you don't find passion, instead, passion finds you."

[@IKanTowtallySpel]

Being a high schooler on the brink of college, I definitely needed this. Thank you Terri!

[@areumishere]

"Passion is not a job, a sport, or a hobby, it is the full force of your attention and energy that you give to whatever is right in front of you" this is the most needed thing for everyone to hear. I have got my GED a few days ago, and am looking for a college major for further studies. But, I have no budget for any majors so will have to apply for scholarships that are giving to majors which I have never been interested in . Ever since I was a child, I feel I wasn't talented in anything. Now, I am scared that I might choose the wrong one and get stuck in it for my whole life. Here I found this video and click and I think it has changed the way I feel and erase all my worries. Thank you, Terri Trespicio !

[@tamaramal1]

There is no one way to live. Its all about your individual path. I love this message because it breaks the next stereotype idea.

[@scheve1994]

I'm turning 27 soon and have spent years switching majors and taking time off until I dedicated myself to a major that I thought I ought to be passionate about. Now that I've finished my uni, gone on an internship and have been trying to find work, I'm starting to realize that this tendency to focus on passion has deprived me of years of growth and potential opportunities but also that it's okay for me to think about different ventures. Hearing this talk fills me with a lot of hope that I can still find my own way of doing things by helping others, rather than thinking just about myself.

[@jwh0122]

2:52 passion is not a plan, it's a feeling. 5:21 success fueled passion, more than passion fueled success. 10:07 passion is where your energy and effort meets someone else's need.

[@andrew.a.mcgovernmalpc1588]

I grew up in the same small town as Terri. She was always so kind, beautiful and smart. It’s nice to see that “ wise” can be added to her descriptive adjectives. Great speech

[@jam-gw2fn]

I'm in senior high school and I'm so stressed about college. This just really helped me to breathe for a moment.

[@kiranjoan9783]

Very accurate. Passions are just feelings. Feelings change! And the only thing that is important is to DO.

[@shailendrasingh-lj9ri]

you can't choose passion, passion is doing what u love.

[@JedaqiaAngel]

True. And I think many here missed that point about her talk.

[@annasoares8405]

What she's saying is exactly it. No every single person on earth have "what you love". If you have it then great but not everyone. And thats okay.

[@elenajean]

Choose to do what you love. Just go find things that you love (try things) and choose them (can be multiple things). Passion is a feeling you get when you are doing what you love. So therefore... you can choose passion. It's a feeling, and you can choose to have that feeling.

[@paolaalexandra483]

Plot twist --- passion is loving what you do

[@christinas.4342]

You're not supposed to do what you love, you're supposed to do the right thing. Nobody loves cleaning public toilets or stuffing products into supermarket shelves for example, but if nobody did it society would collapse.

[@shewerkzmarketing]

Her story evoked tears and resonated deeply with me; I felt a strong connection as if she mirrored aspects of my own life. It's remarkable how our birthdays are merely a week apart. Witnessing the impact that comes from pouring into others and giving generously is truly rewarding. Our community thrives on hard work and giving back, and hearing her story was just what I needed.

[@cagintube]

We were mislead with 21st centurys trends as she is telling about passions... life is a gift and it should flow naturally... without any concerns or targets! Thanks for this talk!✌🏻

[@gayedavies2797]

I am glad she said that....my first job was in a shoe chain shop where I was trained to run a business and got paid a salary. I felt rich and happy. I then ran 4 pubs in London for a famous chain which was a nobody brand back then. I learnt so much about human beings daily fights, arguments, weddings, politics, street stalls and led a team of funny people. I then got a job in a mad office selling candidates for interviews on the phone. I picked up a job in security placed my 2 school friends and then me. After I was promoted to a Manager but then left to travel the world. I came back and worked in a old psychiatric hospital supporting admin staff. I got promoted to a manager and then off I went to another job. It goes on like this. I teach children, adults and volunteer because I get Meaning out of helping people to pass exams, and make choices they never thought were possible. I tell them to try and then go with it. I am still experimenting with life and amazed at how far you can go if you take risks, Having money to pay stuff is so important. There is my answer to the next step. Things change and so do our feelings.

[@pranaygurnule5666]

Thanks for this

[@Jessmcmaster]

Love it, Thank you for sharing the wisdom you gained from your experience!

[@dragonfly_catcher]

Thank you for sharing this! Having an obvious impact on others must really feel good :)

[@BunnyUK]

Do things you find interesting, in conditions that you can tolerate.

[@mamiluisamia]

that's my problem I took jobs even I don't like them and are under my studies happy to have money...but I couldn't tolerate the conditions. Late hours, only one day free a week or 10 days in a row without a free day...carryung too heavy things for my constitution...I need to find I job I can do cause I can do anything.

[@mesutozil8603]

+mamiluisamia nope

[@krazieboi96]

What happens if you don't find anything interesting?

[@HaxelStranger]

The Real American that's interesting

[@krazieboi96]

Bryan Torres Lol

[@anantchopra1663]

You just summarized my entire life in 10 minutes. I've turned down so many good ideas and so many people who loved me trying to find THE perfect one. Because what if I chose the wrong one and lost on an opportunity to get something/someone better in the process? I guess I really need to switch gears and start working on something rather than sitting around waiting for my stars to align. Thank you so much for this talk! I think, you've changed my life, for the better.

[@kirstyjamieson5409]

This is exactly what I needed to hear! Your job should never have to define everything you are. Who you are is already there. Love this woman. 😀

[@xaviervandelanotte9154]

Passion is not a feeling. Passion arouses feelings. Passion is knowledge about what you MUST do. You must do it and feel compelled to do it, because you have knowledge that it MUST be done, that the world would be a better place it is gets done, and if you don't do it, who will? To understand what passion, purpose, success, and happiness are about, read the book "Our X Factor". I think this will change your mind. We all have an X Factor... Bookmark each day with success and happiness

[@theRightMotivation4U]

"Passion is a full force of energy to whatever is right in front of you. Look for problems that need solving. Be useful, generous. Passion is where your energy and effort meets someone else's need." Very well said. Thank you so much for opening up our eyes, mind and heart, for us to realize, how to live with passion.

[@silversprout8974]

Exactly right. Try things, do things and passion follows. This is the way I live my life, was once a knitting and crochet teacher and designer, now working at Sam's Club stocking shelves. Life takes twists and turns regardless of what we think we want. Be present and ride the waves that life provides.

[@ssbedits2924]

I feel so much relief now. Thank god i found this video today. I was struggling to find out my passion for almost 2 years. Just to find out my passion i did so many things but never found it. It took me so many years to understand that i don't have any particular goal or passion in my life. I love to do different things. Its difficult to choose one profession or passion for a whole life. Sometime i thought it is a gift so i can explore myself, can try different things in just one life. But when i see people, friends around me who have their career, living their life i immediately got depressed because they are Something. Nurse, chef, engineer, but me Nothing. But from now on i will do the things which makes me happy instead of searching for passion.

[@sophiab5260]

Totally get you! Wish you have fun with whatever you do :)

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

Doing more of what makes you happy is the best possibility, because being happy attracts more to be happy about according to Abraham Hicks the masters of The Law of Attracting. Check out their KZbin videos.

[@snehabhatt2417]

THE MOST useful Ted talk I have heard in my years and years of watching Ted..awesome. I'm truly enlightened and educated..

[@TheCrusaderRabbits]

👍

[@shahdmahmoud7183]

"passion is kind of feelings and feeling changed by the time " I love this one🤷‍♀💗

[@ShubhamDwivedi]

This lady nailed it.... Awesome speech... This is what i think about sometimes. Before bumping into this video, i have thought about the same... The social pressure of finding a passion is exhausting and it's terrifying everyone. Passion doesn't have to be a yardstick of your life's quality. Not having a passion is completely okay. Ts okay if you just are happy as in doing what you are doing right now. You need not to worry about.. Most things in life catch you automatically like your soulmate, your purpose and obviously your passion. You don't have to look for it every time... When people ask me what's my passion is, i tell them this . That my passion os to find passion.. My passion is to find, to search things. To be passionate about many more things that I can be passionate about. I don't want a stagnant life. A life where I just have a well-defined talent or passion, and do what I suppose to do just because I. Am passionate about it.. That should change. Life should be dynamic. It should be interesting. That's why my passion is to search and develop myself to the edge of my best self.. That's my passion. This is so important for every young lad out there who are been tortured and pressurized of this "find your passion" thing... Its good if you got one, but it's interesting if you not.

[@mamabear71234]

This is one of the best speeches I have ever heard. I've been trying to find my passion for years. I needed to hear this. The truth is that passion comes after we start doing something. People waste years trying to find their "passion'. "follow your passion" is the worse advice one can receive. It's like chasing dust in the wind.

[@umabari]

Mike Rowe says to "follow opportunity and take your passion with you."

[@bryanyannik2250]

I agree to that, I just watched his video and it is worth watching it

[@wghost1]

Hahahahahaha

[@vctmu]

That was one of the best pieces of advice I have heard

[@wghost1]

She did say that which is the opposite of everything she said , so what to believe ? I say let your passion create your opportunity , try that instead .

[@tvfish]

Absolutely! Realized that a long time ago. I've done so many different jobs in my life. I was not passionate about any of the things i did. But the passion of being part of something bigger then me. Accomplishing tasks, being a team player, helping people, etc those things fueled me in all i did. Take your passion where ever it is that you go.

[@decland.2111]

This woman in 10 mins taught me much more than living inside my parent's house for 20 years

[@pablowpa]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@botekate]

Feel the same way.

[@lynnnguyen2828]

😂😂😂

[@itzelescobedo1468]

yes 😀

[@humphreychama1734]

😂😂😂

[@tarinaaleamoni]

Such a powerful message. I’ve spent the past 3+ years, trying to discover my passion and calling for a career, but have been so stagnant and haven’t made any real concrete decisions which has been spiraling me into a negative cycle of depression and anxiety. our passion will come when we make sacrifices in the present that lead us to greater things. Waiting for that “perfect” moment, opportunity, or interest is a recipe for disaster.

[@davidd.747]

I always come back to this video once in a while. Terri was amazing with this talk, she was really passionate about what she is saying. Plus, I feel like she's talking directly to me, like a friends sharing her experiences. Wonderful.

[@jasonmartinez9051]

When I was in high school and college, my teachers and professors would occasional remind us that we, the graduating students, were going to go out and change the world. What they didn't tell us is that most of us would not change the world. Simply living in the world can be rewarding enough.

[@RiteshManTamrakar]

Message i got from this talk is "Solve the problem at your present condition, be service to others need, do something".

[@cutekawaii96]

"you don't follow your passion, your passion follows you "... what a way to finish this ted talk, thank you Terri Trespicio and ted talk, it was really eye opening

[@ELM_Center]

I've always been an explorer. I LOVE learning about many different things. I'm so curious about such diverse subjects. It's led me to many different jobs and many different strange opportunities. Here's what I feel: we need money. It's important that we have it to survive. But if everything you do is judged by whether or not it will make money for you at some point, that is kind of like being a slave to money. Life isn't all about the almighty dollar. There are so many people out there who have been told since grade school that they need to find something and become great at that one thing and do it for the rest of their lives. I'm not saying it's a bad thing if you know what's that one thing is for you, and I don't think that the speaker is suggesting that either. I think the point is that you aren't defective if you don't know what that one thing is and you shouldn't spend your time searching and waiting. Engagement with life will give clarity and direction much more than idleness.

[@alic9543]

Well said! It is all about engagement with life.

[@BRBallin1]

"Success fuels passion more than passion fuels success"...wow, what a powerful quote. Sums up the whole video.

[@frazbakht4480]

"Success fuels passion more than passion fuels success" What a great line!

[@Nathan_King]

I guess everyone is different, but I know a whole lot more people that are very good at their job, but hated it than people who are doing what they love but not being successful. I was very successful in my previous career, but I hated it. Finding your passion is a process, and for many it takes a long time to figure out exactly what it is. The fallacy is that we should know right away what we are passionate about. I agree completely with her on the "don't wait, just start doing" part, however. IMO, that's part of how you learn what you do and don't like.

[@agustinbs]

"Success fuels passion more than passion fuels success." This single advice could save entire lives

[@salwarafi9812]

I listened to her twice and I can relate to everything she says!

[@Braaap250]

Never follow your passion but always bring it with you. Mike Rowe

[@deebee3491]

I just stressed lowkey about this and was recommended this video. My phone trynna tell me relax, thanks government 😂 needed this one

[@Justin_Quartuccio0430]

So good!!!! I spent 31 years of my life waiting around hardly being diligent to anything because I couldn't seem to find my passion. I recently got 2 part time jobs and this word is encouraging to remain diligent with what I have which is a lot better than doing nothing at all. This message is so inspiring to take what I have and go all in and allow my passion to follow me not the other way around. So good!!!