Curiosity Chronicle

How to Choose Your Life Pursuits

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May 29, 2024
Explore the importance of prioritizing energy-giving activities over mere interests, as discussed in Pursuit Mapping. Learn to strategically choose pursuits based on energy and competency levels. Discover the shift from hobbies to genius pursuits and the significance of aligning pursuits with energy levels for personal growth.
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INSIGHT

Prioritize Energy Over Passion

  • Your energy level, not just interest or passion, should guide your life pursuits.
  • Energy is a scarce resource that fuels deep engagement and growth.
ADVICE

Create Your Pursuit Map

  • Use a 2x2 Pursuit Map to plot pursuits by energy (draining to creating) and competency (low to high).
  • Include current and potential pursuits, gather info, experiment, and assume low competency at first.
INSIGHT

Understand Your Pursuit Zones

  • The "Zone of Genius" combines high competency and high energy, your ideal focus area.
  • The "Zone of Hobby" creates energy but has low competency; it may evolve into your genius zone.
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