Are you fed up with 'find-your-passion' literature and discourse? Well if you're anything like me then you are. On top of that, I've felt guilty or in some way inadequate and definitely jealous, just because I haven't been able to find my passion. Can you relate? Well, here might be a solution for you, from an unlikely source: computer science.
In theories of computation there are two broad categories of model: deterministic and non-deterministic. Deterministic models make choices based on inputs; a simple example, the input is two and therefore the model moves to state two. The next input would be three, which would then perhaps mean that the model outputs the letter "p" and then stops. On the other hand, a non-deterministic model would make no such choice. The model splits into more than one reality whereby it takes all possible choices simultaneously; that is, steps toward all possible states simultaneously. It continues this until all possible outputs/end states are reached.
In my mind, finding a passion (taking one route) is a lot like the deterministic model; but I would suggest trying the non-deterministic approach. Write down all goals you might like to achieve or simply have to complete, both big and small, from "kick my smoking habit" to "finish my homework" to "write the short film script I have wondering around my brain", and then just go about your day as usual. If everything you could ever possibly want to achieve is in that list, then you are always working towards your goals.
By Philip Witt. If the non-deterministic approach doesn’t work for you, then join us for our forthcoming ‘How to Realise your Potential’ class on Wednesday 20 July. Click here for more details.
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Posted by: Becky | December 07, 2012 at 08:30 AM
If you want to do it: Just do it! But then make sure you really go and do it, whatever that would be.
Posted by: Drew Byrne | June 12, 2011 at 11:24 AM