What if you can’t turn your passion into a career?

[@barlowlaura]

I have battled this concept most of my life. And I have tried to explain it for years to those who relentlessly ask "what do you want to do with your life?" Keep it simple. Give yourself permission to be human. More of us need to remember that. We don't have to fit ourselves into labelled boxes. Be curious. Add value. Try different things. Don't give up.

[@txspacemom765]

I am passionate about animals but I didn't turn it into a career. I had it as a side hustle for awhile, but I just enjoy doing it now and then. I work a normal job that has nothing to do with my passion but I am ok with that. I am very happy because I am stable and I have learned how to balance my life.

[@jjuniper274]

My late husband said it this way, "Get paid for what you like to do, but spend the rest of the time doing what you love." Minimalism frees up that "rest of the time." BTW, he would have LOVED you guys and your message! 😊 For instance, I love music. I love to play the guitar. I invested in lessons to become proficient. I don't get paid for it, but I could if I just practiced more, but I don't currently, and that's okay, because just an open organic jam session at the local pub is enough for me. 😊❤️🎸

[@Jersey737]

I just love the new videos !! It's more personable ☺️

[@MsGipsigurl]

Love this video. I spent most of my life worrying that I wouldn't find my one passion that I could make a career or that if I didn't I would be a failure somehow. I am 36 and fell into my current job just by doing service sector jobs with companies I felt I could stand behind. .. sometimes I was wrong but most of the time I took something from it anyway even if that was just narrowing my field of vision or connecting with the right people. Which has actually been the key to where I'm at. I have just been offered my dream job. If you'd asked me 10 yeas ago though this would not have been the job I cited. The rewards have come just by being myself and holding true to my internal compass and value system. Thanks for all your great insights. Keep writing. Keep sharing.

[@KrystenJanzen]

Oh great question and discussion! I really enjoyed this and needed to hear it

[@CrocaHead]

0:07 "If you're alive in a room, isn't it a living room?"

[@evaczarnojanczyk1432]

Thanks! This is a question I've been dealing with for the majority of my life.

[@mohaddesehmousavi5152]

This was amazing and exactly what I needed at the moment. thank you!

[@mindfulmoments1895]

Interestingly enough, I find that those conversations still happen with people like me in middle age. So thank you for that. These were very helpful reminders.

[@bethc8809]

I'm so excited you're coming to Birmingham! My best friend bought us both a ticket. Your work and lifestyle is inspirational, and having disabilities I'm finding the less stuff I own, the better I feel, because almost everything I own has active purpose. Looking forward to seeing you soon in person!!!

[@rutachaudhari5774]

The question was really good. And the answer was too.. It felt personal.. These videos are very helpful. I discovered the Minimalist few months back and I am trying to be one. Thank you Joshua & Ryan

[@Indeedandtruth1]

Talk about putting things into perspective👏🏽👏🏽 so well done. Thank you.

[@lindabrown590]

This was a great one. Good food for thought. A new way to reframe this concept of a ‘passion ‘. Well said.

[@paigeofcups9238]

I'm loving these videos! I'm so excited to actually see you guys!!!! Keep up the amazing work!

[@BenjaminJay]

Going through this while in the music industry right now...

[@roiferreach100]

Finding you passion should start with asking yourself, "What Community you want to contribute?" and you need to visualize yourself into this community, if you can't see yourself into it there would be no direction, motivation or drive that won't give you a sense of purpose, you have to look for something else. Our beloved Minimalists duo found themselves contributing to people who have sense of longing for minimalism and peace of mind and that became their community.

[@melaniesmith1928]

Never heard this point of view. Thanks for sharing.

[@reginapenglaze8342]

Love how your partner is a dietitian and cooks & you refer to finding that balance in relation to finding ‘that’ recipe ~ nice work x feeling inspired when at the moment I’m feeling overwhelmed with our move as a family and our stuff

[@tamaleesen2759]

Hmmmm....in the end life is bigger than ones career.

[@AAdaughterofYHWH]

Very true, but career often takes up a large part of people's lives

[@sarasuperid]

I prefer your usual attitude, which is that what you do for work is in line with your values. Sure some people love digging, but for the most part most people who dig ditches aren't passionate about digging, but the work they do is meaningful--it helps other people and fills a need. And someone can take pride in that kind of work regardless of if it is something they "love" or just something they are capable of doing, pays the bills and helps other people.

[@ByeByePeachPie]

This was Great! Thanks Joshua!

[@carmendarlinseattle]

So great. Thank you so much. I really enjoy you guys!

[@beverleypender5931]

So many truths in this video. Thank you!

[@reginapenglaze8342]

Love this question :) and your thoughtful answer ❤️ It’s finding that balance

[@psiholog.matei.gabriela]

Loved this! Thank you!

[@holistikirsty3167]

Love this! 💚💫

[@nathaliamesquita6740]

Really needed to hear this

[@GOWalksPortugal]

Living a passionate career here as a tour guide :) showing Portugal to everyone that is willing to learn about its history and culture! You're welcome here too - cheers!

[@ylanarose1615]

Great video. Luv you guys! Hey Josh Happy Birthday for the 29th, we share the same birthday I’m just 5 years older than you lol. Take care and keep creating these awesome videos! Adds so much meaning and value to so many people.

[@AriWanders]

Ah you are going on tour with the Ramsey team!? I love that radio show. Reminds me of my childhood. My dad always played it in the car :) I think I was always destined for an unconventional lifestyle/career but tried so hard to follow the path most taken. This year I am trying to go extreme. I will pursue what I thought was unobtainable and see what happens! Super excited to see more of these living room conversations​ (reminds me of the fireside chats ^^)

[@rachelkruitbosch3156]

This is sooooo good!

[@asliyase]

I just applied to graduate school in an area that I was moderately passionate about and that is moderately related to my long-term passions. The specific areas directly related to my BIG passions do not have comprehensive graduate programs. There are only a few, and none are given by universities with good academic staff, curriculum or research opportunities. I was still debating whether I should have chosen a university with lesser opportunities. Now I can see that it is okay if I spend these two years in an area I am still passionate about and that is still related to my biggest passions, and go to workshops, seminars and certificate programs with good quality in the meantime. I may even end up learning more, and there is no risk of losing my motivation as a result of not feeling intellectually challenged in those specific but less successful programs.

[@kimicawe1689]

that was a beautiful piece of writing! great read/vid too 🙂

[@carminaandra3964]

"Give yourself permission to simply enjoy & explore things outside the context of your professional life" Damnnnnnn this struck a chord since I've been exploiting only hobbies that are related to my E-shop and got to the point where I don't pursue any activity if I'm not gaining any money from it. What a terrible way of living :(

[@carlaries4240]

Loved this, thank you so much!

[@nomadismileseeker6611]

You must have Chris recite “Luke, I am your father!” He did it for us I San Antonio. It was awesome. He is a great guy for sure!

[@StephanieKlotzMorningCleanse]

Louisville, Ky is my area!

[@ecedicle]

Thank you!

[@gainde1137]

Great videos - much better than the podcasts!

[@janeeyre8257]

good ideas!!!!! Thank you!!!

[@RajatSony]

Hi Joshua. Please visit India too. You’re such a motivator and ideal person. Looking forward to meeting you.

[@cruiseh2673]

Will the simply southern talk be taped so us non-southerns can watch it?

[@jennyyakas2243]

QUESTION: how do you apply minimalism to your finances?

[@matterstorm6733]

Jenny Yakas - It is important to not increase your spending when earning more. Make a list in Excel and write down all your earnings, taxes and each thing you spent money on in the last month/regularly spend money on, calculate what is actually left at the end, then start reducing from there until you have enough left for savings or investments - or reduce your work time such that you can follow your hobbies and passions more :)

[@Schlifga]

For Me it worked that way: I'm a pragmatic person. I do not buy stuff UNLESS I need them. You want to eat somthing? What do you have in fridge? get creative. You want new stuff? What stuff do you have, that you can arrange newly in your living space, clean up, maybe decorate with plants from your garden, that'll regrow in nature. Work with what you have and when you absolutely need something, buy the best version of it, that fits your need. If not? Save up your money for some time you need it, and trust me, that time wilm come

[@stephanielarson387]

Watch the podcast 012 Money from The Minimalists here.

[@f.s.8276]

How do I let go of the anxiety of what other people think and say about me? It makes me feel like I’m never good enough and leads me to keep on making stupid purchase and financial decisions.

[@WonderfulBryce]

I've started letting go fairly recently. I think it's mainly about accepting that you are the only one that can decide who you should be. You shouldn't let other people dictate your actions, because they don't know any better than you. We are all doing what we can to get through life.

[@cenninbach]

I can't afford to give up the job I have, which I hate, because I need to pay bills and support my family. But this job interferes with my life, the hours I work prevent me from doing some things I would like to do. I have applied for hundreds of jobs but my age (58) is against me. I will keep trying but know that I will have to continue in the job that I hate just to earn money to live but not have a life.

[@mydeardimensions]

TK's philosophy... *scratches head*

[@Schlifga]

Thanks for uploading that. I've had a struggle because my job is not my #1 passion, still I love it. And these words helped me justifying my feelings for that situation. Question: Where do I start making the world a better place, especially when I live in a 1st world country where poverty and hunger are not a big deal?

[@CoquetFleur]

You could always donate money, if you have the recources. There are sites that rank them acording to effectiveness (the Minimalists even donated money to the one ranked number one), the thing I am passionate about is Zero Waste. That is a problem that is caused by the fact that our Societies have Money. Greetings from Germany 😊👋🏻

[@tenielles4623]

If you can’t turn your passion into a career then you’ve given up trying. As soon as you tell your brain you can’t do something it naturally stops looking for answers. If you say you will do it then your brain comes up with ways naturally. It’s a bit like when can’t think of a word and then a few hours later you’ve thought of the word, your brain was looking for the answer subconsciously!

[@peatwhiskey]

My passion is to help people .... And idk why people gonna pay me for that. But who cares imma do it anyways..

[@peatwhiskey]

Black Screen Sounds Thanks but I'm from india.

[@loreneknight9755]

You go & do it Amar. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

[@a.wilkinson9912]

Josh when will you start a channel reading bedtime stories to adults?! I always smile and laugh when I picture your voice reading to Ella 💛

[@taunotravels931]

Can you give us a tour of your office and your house? PS. You guys inspire me

[@CalicoRegent]

What if you don't have passion, for anything, ever?

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

Maybe take an antidepressant....my son did as he was like that and it brought out his creative side.

[@fangurling8980]

Everybody talks about their passion and how to go about turning that into something profitable. What if you are not passionate about anything? What if you are so numb that you have no idea how to go about figuring out what could even remotely be something you could be passionate about?

[@npigwnl]

Fan Gurling Chances are you were not always numb. Thing back to your childhood/younger self. What were you passionate about then? Don’t just dismiss something you (used to) love because your current, numbed, self thinks it’s stupid. Trust your gut feeling over logic. I hope you find it, good luck.

[@Iquey]

Fan Gurling You may want to just start out doing some journaling. It doesn't have to be "good" journaling, but just getting your thoughts and sketches out can reveal a lot about what you care for. Even venting and getting that out can reveal in contrast what you really care about.

[@Telcomvic]

I worked at the phone company for over 40 years many of those in jobs I hated. Now my passion is being retired and doing what I want to do when I want to do it. Best thing that ever happened to me.

[@speedfiend925]

I think most people are stuck in #2 of the list you read. What would you suggest to encourage people to break free from that mindset?!?

[@OneMicNite]

🎙️🔥

[@magicalpatterns]

A devastating illness made me a minimalist without knowing

[@annaibhar]

You are a change-maker

[@mariaelena3016]

❤❤❤

[@amonralice]

Isn't Josh looking great in a black shirt? 😍

[@ChrisPage68]

Career is just a middle-class word for a job. A job is how you fund your life away from work.

[@chandaharkins4418]

What?! Dave Ramsey peeps? Very cool.

[@MsLisaBrooks]

Ahhh....working with the Ramsey crew. Interesting.

[@vegansportsguy1334]

Shouldn't you be promoting online minimalism- one video a week?

[@ChrisPage68]

"...-adjacent". Aaaaaaargh! I hate buzzwords!