The Game with Alex Hormozi Passion Is Suffering, Not Happiness | Ep 993
Jan 20, 2026
Dive into the intriguing perspective that passion is more about suffering than pure happiness. Discover how true fulfillment often comes from enduring the hard tasks that lead to growth. Learn why the common advice to 'do what you love' can be misleading and how embracing a meaningful 'why' can sustain you through tough times. Alex shares personal tales of struggle, highlighting that every path involves hardship, and emphasizes the importance of persistence in overcoming challenges. It's a thought-provoking take on passion and purpose!
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Passion Means Suffering, Not Joy
- The root of 'passion' (passio) means suffering, not constant happiness.
- Passion is finding something worth enduring pain for, not just doing what you enjoy.
Don't Expect Passion To Dominate Work
- Do not expect 95% of your work to be your passion if you scale something you love.
- Accept that most daily tasks will support your passion rather than be the passion itself.
Lack Of Passion Often Masks Low Endurance
- Claiming lack of passion often masks an inability to endure hardship.
- Endurance and handling difficulty are prerequisites for making meaningful pursuits real.
