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 percent of students had passions, and 90 percent of these involved sports, music, and art. But by looking at census data, we can see that only 3 percent of jobs are in the sports, 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.
