>The secret is to do a few things for a long time. > >The challenge is… > >(1) You need to experiment and explore quite a bit to find the thing that is worth doubling down on. **It may take a few years (or a decade) to find the project or relationship or cause that you want to commit to for a long time.** > >(2) New things are always coming up. **Once you find something you want to do for a long time, you need the courage and discipline to say no to the shiny, new opportunities.** After years of exploring and experimenting, it can be hard to flip the switch and remain focused. > >**You have to be willing to explore widely enough to find your thing, then willing to focus narrowly enough to make it something great.** [[Clear, James]] I’ve actually been thinking about this – how much it feels like I’m narrowing in on My Thing(s). The sense of chaos I felt around my interests and passions is dissipating; I’ve found the links, the way to cut each puzzle piece so that it fits into the other… It’s comforting to be reminded that it’s reasonable to take a decade (more!) to identify what might start to feel like you’re Life’s Work – at least for now, for this season…