You’ve probably heard the saying, “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” The idea is that pursuing your passion will feel invigorating — almost magical. But passions can easily wane over time. This week, behavioral scientist Jon Jachimowicz looks at how to keep our passions alive, and how to channel old passions into new pursuits.
Nov 10
Why Following Your Dreams Isn't Enough
<p>Entrepreneurs typically have no shortage of passion, heart, and vision. But at Stanford University, <a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/hayagreeva-rao" target="_blank">Huggy Rao</a> says there are other elements that may matter more when it comes to ... Show More
1h 30m
Jul 2024
How To Make Your Life Exciting Again
<p>New research shows that your work, your life, and your relationships will get boring. </p><p>Today, you’ll learn a simple tool you can use to make your life exciting, joyful, and energizing again. </p><p>This profound conversation will allow you to truly understand and connect ... Show More
45m 24s
Jan 2025
200 The Big Five in '25: 5 Big Ideas that Will Make 2025 Come Alive: Pt. 1: Living from Your Zone of Genius
<p class="MsoNormal">We all want to feel alive, motivated and inspired, but few of us know specifically how to create such a life. Well, in the podcast series, Roy Biancalana, our host, describes 5 big ideas that will make 2025 come alive. If you were to devote yourself to any on ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2024
Jason Silver on How to Use What You Have to Get What You Desire | EP 527
<p>In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, host John R. Miles welcomes Jason Silver, a multi-time founder, startup advisor, and author of "<a href="https://a.co/d/g6Uh9YW" target="_blank">Your Grass Is Greener: Use What You Have, Get What You Want at Work and in Life.</a>" ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 26
The Dead Composer Whose ‘Brain’ Still Makes Music
In a hauntingly innovative exhibit, brain cells grown from the late composer Alvin Lucier’s blood generate sound. Set in a museum in Perth, Australia, the installation blurs the line between art and neuroscience. Host Rachel Feltman and associate editor Allison Parshall explore t ... Show More
25m 25s
Oct 20
When talent vanishes overnight
Think about the thing you’ve practiced more than anything else in the world. Maybe it’s painting. Or writing. Or playing baseball. Now, imagine you wake up one day, and you just can’t do it. You’re not sick. You’re not injured. But suddenly, that one thing is impossible. (Origina ... Show More
28m 47s