Yesterday, while scrolling on YouTube, I came across an insightful video. I have never come across his channel, which may be because the algorithm understands that I am not a math lover. I gave it a try since the video was only 12 minutes long. It was from Grant Sanderson, creator of the 3Blue1Brown math channel. I can give this much attention. The video was all about a graduation cremation. I am not sure whether he is the chief guest or something in that video. There was a call for him to deliver the speech. He did say some valuable stuff; maybe that is why he is being called twice.
We have always been told to follow our dreams and work towards our passion. We know these sentences have been the most cliche ever you heard of. But these dreams and passions don’t bring food to your table immediately. Though it was only 12 minutes, it did help me find some answers. I hope it helps you too.
Let me share some of them here.
#Following your dreams
This is something we have heard from everyone, from family and friends to college students. As he says, following our dreams isn’t sufficient. We need to add value to the people around us. I mean positively. Even in one of the interviews with Elon Musk, he would’ve mentioned the same. Do something that adds value to the others. Shift your focus from “What can I gain?” to “How can I make a difference?”. This isn’t about sacrificing your passions; it’s about aligning them with societal needs for a truly meaningful career.
#Action precedes motivation
We see a lot of motivational quotes and videos everywhere, but do we act on them? Waiting for the right motivation is often a big trap. Once you get one, it’s lost within seconds. They say, Motivation is perishable.” You need to act on it before it expires. Take action first. Action creates momentum, which in turn fuels motivation. Engaging in activities regularly helps uncover unexpected passions and opportunities. Atomic habits do help you get better at building habits. Give it a try!
#Time
It is one of the crucial factors that plays a big role. He said, “What’s possible now wasn’t possible ten years ago and might become harder ten years from now.” Maybe we all need to find the relevant answer or think about what we are doing now. Focus on what we can achieve in the present. The timing of our efforts is critical for our growth and success. Unfortunately, we do not live in a static environment.
The world is dynamic, and we need to be flexible and adaptable to changes. This might help us turn the challenges into opportunities. There was something called the plateau of latent potential mentioned in the atomic habits. Often, we work hard without seeing immediate results, leading to frustration. However, true progress is often delayed and happens beneath the surface. The key is to persist through this plateau, knowing that your efforts will eventually pay off.
#Survivorship Bias
One of the important biases that’s spoken much or reached much to the people. It is nothing, but we focus on the subgroup of people who excelled in life, leaving out the rest of the large group. The great alchemists, successful entrepreneurs, and high riskers are often glorified. But we often overlook the narratives of people who struggled yet never succeeded. He did say that timing was also a crucial factor in his growth. The growth of YouTube and the internet all fell into place.
#Initial velocity vector
Let me say what is initial velocity vector. It is a quantity in physics used to describe the speed and direction of an object at the very beginning of its motion. In the same way he encourages people use it as force to drive. Don’t use passion as a final destination, but use it as a fuel to push us forward. This points us in the right direction to move as well.
After watching the video, I surfed about him. His name is Grant Sanderson, and his math YouTube channel is called 3Blue1Brown. Unique channel name credits go to his right eye (blue brown heterochromia). Very impressive videos. OMG, though I am not a math guy, those were amazing. Do check them out. Even for non-math enthusiasts!
So, ditch the “follow your dreams” . Instead, cultivate a passion for making a difference. Explore diverse opportunities with an open mind, and embrace the ever-evolving world. By merging your passions with societal needs and seizing opportunities as they arise, we’ll be well on our way to being successful and impactful in whatever we do.
Cheers!
PS: Not a sponsored one. Trust me!
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