We hear it all the time: 'Just follow your passion.' People say if you find what you love, you will never work a day in your life. But two professors at Stanford University say this is actually bad advice.

They have a few reasons why this way of thinking is a trap.

First, not everyone has one single 'passion' they are born with. Many people have many different interests. If you feel like you need to find that one perfect thing, you might spend years feeling lost or like you aren't doing enough. It creates a lot of unnecessary pressure.

Second, passion is not something that stays the same. The things you love today might not be the things you love in five years. If you tie your whole life to one goal, it can be hard to change your mind when your interests shift.

Instead of hunting for a magical passion, the professors suggest a different way to look at your career. They say you should look for things you are curious about. Try new things. See what you are good at. See what you enjoy doing day-to-day.

Passion often comes after you get good at something, not before. When you work hard at a task and start to see progress, you often start to care about it more.

So, stop worrying about finding your one big 'thing.' Just focus on being curious and trying new work. You might find that your dream job is something you never even thought to look for.

Source: Business Insider