This Working Life

Is your dream job still dreamy?

Aug 1, 2025
Jon M. Jachimowicz, an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, dives into the complexities of passion in the workplace. He challenges the myth that following your passion guarantees job satisfaction, offering insights on how to navigate the emotional ups and downs of career pursuits. The conversation touches on maintaining passion without falling into burnout and embracing change when passions evolve. With relatable stories, Jachimowicz emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from balancing what you love with practical realities.
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ANECDOTE

Passion Reveals Unexpected Truths

  • Jon Jachimowicz shares a client story about passion revealing itself beyond initial assumptions.
  • She loved teaching yoga and community but not the business side of running a studio.
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Passion Is Complex Emotion

  • Passion is both a deep care for something and a daily emotional experience.
  • Feeling passion includes excitement and sometimes anxiety, driving action on what matters.
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Passion Means Enduring Hardship

  • German term Leidenschaft means 'ability to endure suffering', highlighting passion's tough side.
  • Passionate work can feel challenging and require enduring hardship to pursue what matters.
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