I’ve had to overcome depression, which morphs into negative self-talk and fear of failure. This has taken me years of Bible study, prayer and journaling, but I keep pushing forward and not looking backward. That is the only way to grow, stay strong and attain all the goals you set for yourself. The spirit is willing, but the flesh must come into line with the spirit before life changes.

Thanks, Tracy.

Yes, keep going!

Hi Alex, succeed and success are what you define them as. And I absolutely agree, you’re doing your passion even when the odds are against you and the going gets tough. Excellent point!

I’ve spent a long time trying to work out just what I was passionate about in my life – I’ve had my fingers in many pies, and all of these projects and ideas died when I faced challenges, not because I was overwhelmed, but because I realised that I was not as passionate as I thought I was.

I’ve recently found writing, something I’ve been doing my whole life without even noticing I was doing it, to be the exception – for example I don’t actually fear criticism when I write, nor am I put off by the possibility that I might not ‘succeed’ (whatever that means).

So perhaps you know your passion not just by whether you’d still do it without pay, but whether you’ll still do it even when the winds are in your face and the going gets tough.