First, and most simply, most people don’t have passions that fit the world of work. In one study of Canadian college students, it was found that 84% of students had passions, and 90% of these involved sport, music and art. But by looking at census data, we can see that only 3% of jobs are in the sport, music and art industries. Even if only half the students followed their passion, the majority would fail to secure a job. In these cases, ‘doing what you’re passionate about’ can be actively harmful.
