Why “Follow Your Passion” Fails — and What Actually Leads to Fulfillment with Paul Comfort

Why “Follow Your Passion” Fails — and What Actually Leads to Fulfillment with Paul Comfort

March 4, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 114

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This episode discusses the limitations of following one's passion and explores the passion equation with guest Paul Comfort.

Everyone says to follow you passion, but what if you’re passionate about cupcakes and walking? It’s only half of the equation to a fulfilling career and life so we need to discuss the other half. This episode of Embrace the Squiggle explore the passion equation with Paul Comfort who is a longtime transportation leader and media creator. We discuss his upcoming book ‘Find Your X Factor’ which helps high performers escape impressive BUT draining careers. Comfort shares a 30+ year pa...

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