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Mar 15, 2022
Let's face it—finding your passion isn't as simple as it sounds. For most of us, it's not like we wake up one day with a clear vision of our life's purpose. Instead, we often feel lost in the daily grind, stuck between what we're doing and what we want to do. We try different things, follow trends, listen to advice, and sometimes, we still feel like we're missing something. Most people struggle to find their passion for life because they look for it in all the wrong places. We are taught to think that our passion is something we must discover in the world, like it's hiding under a rock somewhere.
But what if I told you that it's not about finding your passion—it's about uncovering it? When I entered the corporate world in 2018, I found myself in a strange place. Here I was, working as a consultant at Deloitte—which many would consider their dream job—and yet, I felt this gnawing emptiness. I'd fallen into what I can only describe as a depressive, existential crisis. Don't get me wrong, I was happy to have the role, but a bigger issue was at play: I didn't want to be just a "consultant" all my life. I knew I was meant for more, but I couldn't figure out what that "more" was.
Here's where my problem differed from most people—I liked too many things. Or rather, I was passionate about a lot of things. And while that might sound like a good problem, it left me spinning my wheels, trying to figure out how to align all these passions into a coherent path forward.
So, How Did I Solve This Problem?
I did two things that changed the game for me.
I Turned to Philosophy for Wisdom
I firmly believe that when you're lost, you should look to those who've been there before. That's when I stumbled upon a quote by Jordan Peterson that hit me like a ton of bricks: "The secret to your existence lies in front of you. It manifests as 'the things' you know you should be doing but choose not to." It was like a lightbulb went off in my head. I realized I already knew my passions—I wasn't acting on them.
I Acted on That Advice in 3 Phases
Let me walk you through how I turned this realization into action.
Phase 1: Getting Clear on What I Loved
I grabbed a blank piece of paper and put myself in the centre. Around me, I started noting down everything I liked:
🥘 Food
👔 Classic Menswear
🤝 Helping People
💰 Finance
🏋🏽♂️ Fitness
This exercise helped me visualize all the things that truly mattered to me. More importantly, it showed me that my passions weren't random—they were clues to my true purpose.
Phase 2: Exploring My Options
Once I had my list, I started laying down all the options of what I could do with these passions. Let's take Classic Menswear as an example. I asked myself:
Do I want to sell classic menswear? (Start a brand)
Do I want to write about it? (Blog)
Do I want to talk about it? (YouTube)
Do I want to make it? (Shop/Manufacture)
Do I want to design it?
Do I want to advise people on it? (Coach)
I repeated this process for each passion. The goal was to see what each one could look like if I turned it into something more than a hobby. This process was about dreaming big but also being practical.
Phase 3: Identifying Synergies Between Passions
This phase was where the magic happened. I started identifying synergies between my passions figuring out how they could work together. Here's what I came up with:
Finance: This became my day job and the foundation for KakarX, where I help startups grow.
Fitness & Helping People: These two merged beautifully into Granimals, where I focus on helping people live pain-free lives.
Menswear: While this one's still in the works, I plan to launch my brand around 2026/2027 (stay tuned for more).
Food: I love eating, so I didn't take any action here—some passions are meant to be enjoyed, not monetized!
Long story short—I used my passions and what I wanted to do with them to design my life around them. It wasn't about choosing just one thing; it was about finding a way to integrate everything I loved into a fulfilling, purpose-driven life.
Conclusion
Finding your passion isn't about discovering some hidden gem missing from your life. It's about deep diving into who you are, what you love, and how you can align those loves into a life that feels true to you.
If you're struggling to find your passion, remember this: It's already within you. The key is to stop looking outward and start looking inward. Use the three-phase approach I outlined—clarify what you love, explore your options, and find the synergies. You might be surprised at what you uncover.
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