Passion can drive motivation, as you get to improve that which you're doing. And there is an intense enthusiasm for what you do.
However, skill is as a result of practice, training, and experience. And can be applied to achieve specific tasks.
The benefit of having passion is that it can lead to long-term success and profitability, while skill can be used for the short term with gigs, to solve specific tasks, and achieve results.
Today's job market demands certain skills. There are soft skills, and there are hard skills.
What are soft skills?
Soft skills are non-technical skills that are valuable in the workplace, affecting how you interact with colleagues and solve problems.
Some examples include: problem solving and critical thinking skills, time management and organization, EQ and empathy, active listening and feedback, adaptability and flexibility, communication skills amongst others.
Hard skills
Hard skills on the other hand, are related to specific technical knowledge or abilities, gained through training, education or work experience.
Some examples of hard skills include: accounting, networking, coding, graphic design, software proficiency amongst others.
While skill may be useful and needed as you progress, passion will still be required for sustainability.
Here's what to do to boost your passion:
Know your why. Why it is you're doing what you're doing. Set smart goals to achieve something new and significant.
Surround yourself with smart people who are accelerating their careers, feed on smart resources that inspire and motivate you. Learn from mentors, role models, and experiences.
Finally
On your journey, avoid complacency, knowing that there is still a lot to learn, and a lot to improve.
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