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by pier25 2910 days ago
People usually think passion is a magic spark that ignites and suddenly you become obsessed. And maybe that is the case when you're still young.

As an adult I've found that passions do not suddenly explode but are built out of habit.

Sure, you need an interest in something to begin with (finding a thing that is compatible with character), but one has to put some effort until that interest gains momentum, so to speak.