[georgefrick]

You can't find what you are passionate about, it's not something that gets discovered. You pick it and hone it. Getting experienced, acknowledged by peers, and executing from knowledge all come with time and dedication and you become passionate as you want to drive that thing forward. I've struggled with this myself, and learned over time that I'm passionate about delivering software - I love it. Now I look for the next harder/larger project and see if I can make a difference for that business.

[beej71]

It must depend on the person. I discovered the things I love (writing, teaching, programming, dualsport motorcycling, GIS) by stumbling across them, then honed (a continuing process for life) those skills because I love them.

Did I choose those things? Or was the moment of discovery the moment of choice?