How to find your passion in life

Mari Andrew · 11 Mar 2026 · mariandrew.substack.com ↗

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Every claim below was made in this piece, quoted word for word and numbered in the order the piece makes them, so you can read it there rather than take our word for it. The sentence above each quote is our reading of the claim, not their wording. Each quote was checked against a stored copy of the page at build time; where the two differ, the quote is the fact.

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A skill goes to waste only when insecurity or outside pressure stops someone from pursuing it, not merely by going unused.

Their wordsIt only goes to waste if you would find joy and meaning in using it, but you don't because of insecurity or outside voices.
Our reading
A true calling or vocation never involves constant discomfort or pain.

Their wordsBut, your 'calling' will never involve constant discomfort. If you are passionate about a political issue but you hate crowds, you do not have to go to protests.
Our reading
How much the economy pays for a given talent at a given time is arbitrary and shouldn't determine which of your gifts you value.

Their wordsOur dumb economy might prize a certain talent more during a certain period of time or place, but that doesn't mean you should.