Why You Shouldn’t “Do What You Love”

In this Psychology Today article by Allison McWilliams (’95), Assistant Vice President for Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University, she explores how pursing meaning and purpose are paralyzing young adults. If you’ve found yourself on the receiving end of advice such as needing to find your passion and calling, or suggestions to do work that you love, then this piece is for you. Allison shares useful tips for thinking about your orientation to work and how to grow into your passions over time.