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Why You Lost Your Business Passion — And How To Get It Back

May 19, 2015

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Almost all deeply meaningful creative endeavors goes through a similar journey.

You start out on fire. You’re high on passion and possibilities. You could not be more jazzed about your new _________  (business, job, relationship, workout regimen, spiritual practice, life philosophy, eating habit, etc.)

This is that thing you’ve been waiting for. That life-changing pivot point that’s going to change e-v-e-r-y-thing. From the moment you wake up until your head hits the pillow, you’re obsessed with your new “love.”

But then, you hit a rough patch. Unexpected challenges and unforeseen complications take you off track. Suddenly, everything that was going so great has morphed into a hot, frustrating mess.

Your energy tanks. Doubt creeps in. You can’t help but think…

“Maybe this wasn’t such a great idea after all.”

Sound familiar?

It should. It’s the painful arc that practically every creative person I know experiences on a regular basis (including myself).

If you’ve ever hit a rough patch and lost the passion for a new business or project and wished you could get it back, today’s MarieTV is for you. My hope is that today’s 3-part passion “recipe” will nourish you as you navigate the often turbulent seas of creation.

As promised, here are two other episodes you should (re)watch about resistance. Both are interviews with my pal (and favorite author) Steven Pressfield, who I consider a genius. These are GOLD!

  1. This one is about Turning Pro.
  2. This is about my favorite book of all time, The War of Art.

No matter what, remember this.

That journey from extreme excitement —> hitting rough patches —> making it through to the other side is 100% NORMAL!

It has nothing to do with your talent, experience or self-worth. It is the creative process itself.

And the more we can be aware of this wild journey, the greater chance we have of successfully bringing our dreams to life.

Now, I’d love to hear from you.

In the comments below, let me know. Have you ever lost the buzz for your big ideas? What happened? And what specifically do you do to stay connected to your passion over the long-term?

Remember to share as much detail as possible as thousands of incredible souls come here each week for insight and inspiration. Your story may just be what someone else needs to have a breakthrough.

Important: please share your thoughts and ideas directly in the comments. Links to other posts, videos, etc. will be deleted as they come across as spammy.

P.S. Know of anyone struggling in their creative process? Please forward this email to your best colleagues, clients and friends — anyone who could use a boost of encouragement and direction.

Thanks so much for making this one of the most inspiring, fun and supportive places in the digital Universe.

With all my love,

XOXO

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