Men and Markets Observed: Focus on a Problem, Not Your Passion - Management Tip of the Day - April 10, 2012 - Harvard Business Review

 

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Focus on a Problem, Not Your Passion - Management Tip of the Day - April 10, 2012 - Harvard Business Review

Focus on a Problem, Not Your Passion - Management Tip of the Day - April 10, 2012 - Harvard Business Review

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April 10, 2012

Focus on a Problem, Not Your Passion

When it comes to careers, we’re told to follow our passions. 

 

But you might find greater satisfaction if you work on big problems. 

 

Whether it’s an issue in education, health care, climate change, poverty, or technology; figure out how you can contribute to a solution. 

 

Choose a problem that you care about — even personally — and let this dilemma be your compass. 

 

Get out of the office, meet people who are affected by the problem, and connect with those working in this area. 

 

Doing so shifts your attention from yourself to others. By becoming less focused on yourself, you might become happier with your work.

Adapted from “To Find Happiness, Forget About Passion” by Oliver Segovia. 

Men and Markets Observed: Focus on a Problem, Not Your Passion - Management Tip of the Day - April 10, 2012 - Harvard Business Review