How can one differentiate between ego-driven passion and genuine passion?

Ego-driven passion is often characterized by obsession over concepts and possibilities, without the willingness to put in the necessary work. It is more about the idea of success and recognition. On the other hand, genuine passion is not just about the idea, but also about the willingness to put in the focused, deliberate work that gets results. It is about the love for the work itself, not just the potential outcomes.

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Self-help books usually have a lot of well-meaning advice about passion. Find your passion, and you will find your purpose. Follow your passion, and you will find work you love. It sounds deep and profound, and while passion can be a valuable driving force, it still doesn't get the job done. The ego tends to obsess over concepts like these and is willing to spend a lot of time thinking about all those wonderful possibilities. What the ego doesn't want to think about is that focused, deliberate work is what gets results. It's great to have a passion for the work, but that passion is secondary to putting in the effort.

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Ego Is the Enemy

This book explains how people tend to think that the world revolves around them. The "it's all about me" approach comes from the ego, and this thinkin...

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