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The first step is to find out what you love - and don't be practical about it. The second step is to start doing what you love immediately, in any small way possible.
Barbara Sher
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Identify your passions without fear, and take immediate action towards them.

This quote emphasizes the importance of discovering one's true passions without letting practicality hinder that discovery. It suggests that once you find what you love, you should take action as soon as possible, even in small steps, to begin pursuing that passion, thereby fostering personal growth and fulfillment.

Themes

PassionActionLovePracticalityFulfillment

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech encouraging students to pursue careers they're passionate about.

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