Embrace the Paradox
Passion is paradoxical: it requires you to go all in, but not to lose yourself.
The key is to stay grounded, self-aware, and flexible.
Be disciplined in your passion rather than consumed by it.
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The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness:
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