In life and in career, you should do what you love. But what if you have no idea what you love? In this episode, Dr. Toyosi Onwuemene explores the controversy around following your passion versus doing what's practical, and provides her unique perspective on finding a balance between the two.Key Points Discussed:Pure Pleasure: Doing what you love brings joy and can put you in a state of flow where time flies by without you even noticing.Life Enrichment: Engaging in activities you love enriches your life, making you more pleasant and energized.Creative Thinking: Stepping away from work to do what you love gives your brain space to think creatively and process challenges subconsciously.Compensating for Less Enjoyable Tasks: Having a passion helps balance out the parts of your work that you might not enjoy as much.Improved Scientific Work: Taking breaks to do what you love can make you a better scientist by allowing your brain to rest and rejuvenate.Links and Resources Mentioned:Steve Jobs' Commencement AddressFlow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiCall to Action:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Clinician Researcher Podcast, leave a review, and share it with your colleagues. Follow us on social media for updates and join our email newsletter for exclusive content and resources.Sponsor/Advertising/Monetization Information:This episode is sponsored by Coag Coach LLC, a leading provider of coaching resources for clinicians transitioning to become research leaders. Coag Coach LLC is committed to supporting clinicians in their scholarship.Looking for a coach?Sign up for a coaching discovery call today: https://www.coagcoach.com/service-page/consultation-call-1

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