David B. Clear

Nov 1, 2021

5 min read

Why Follow Your Passion Is Stupid Advice

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Many of us feel like complete idiots looking for our passion. We spend years searching all over the place, but without ever finding it.

“Goddamnit! Where the heck is it? Mom?! Mooooooom?!”

No answer.

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David B. Clear

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Cartoonist, science fan, PhD, eukaryote. Doesn't eat cats, dogs, nor other animals. 1,000x Bottom Writer. https://davidbclear.medium.com/subscribe

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