Yes, You Can Follow Your Dreams—But Know This Before You Do

Updated 6/19/2020

In this TEDx talk video, The Passion Project co-founder Eunice Hii talks about what you should do in addition to following your passion.

In this TEDx talk, The Passion Project co-fouder Eunice Hii aims to set the record straight about what chasing your dreams really means. As it turns out, this isn’t something you should do haphazardly.

Yes, you can (and should) try to go after what you really want and enjoy. But you should also work hard, serve others, accept that your passion may not be your main job, and most of all—be grateful you live in a time in which following your dreams is encouraged.

So while some individuals believe Millennials are the worst generation ever because they’ve heard this advice far too often (watch the video to find out who), the truth is, this is still good advice. As long as you’re smart about it.

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Abby is a writer, career coach, and health educator living in Portland, Maine. When she’s not trying to make the world a happier and healthier place, you can find her cuddling with her cats, hunting down the city's best coffee and grilled cheese, or dipping her toes in the Atlantic. Say hi on Twitter .