Beyond Passion: Building a Career with Purpose | Aakash Singh | TEDxMAIT
Passion is often seen as the ultimate career compass, but what if it isn’t enough? In this thought-provoking talk, Aakash Singh challenges the conventional wisdom of "follow your passion" and instead explores the deeper, more sustainable path—purpose. Through personal anecdotes, psychological insights, and real-life experiences, he introduces the framework of Vision, Venture, and Virtue to help individuals build meaningful and fulfilling careers.
? Key Takeaways:
✅ Why passion alone is unreliable for career success
✅ The difference between passion and purpose
✅ How to align your work with long-term fulfillment
✅ The role of self-realization in personal growth
✅ A practical framework—Vision, Venture, and Virtue—for intentional career-building
Named among the “Top 30 Under 30” by WahStory, a “Top 100 Emerging HR Leader” by Startup HR Software, and “Asia’s Youngest Leader in Talent Space” by the Leadership Federation, Aakash is an Author, a Community Builder, a Mentor, and an Entrepreneur driven by the belief that a fulfilling career should be a choice, not a compromise.
So far, he has mentored over 37,000 individuals, 20+ first-time founders, and young entrepreneurs globally, helping them take ownership of their careers and businesses. Through his work, Aakash continues to inspire professionals to align passion, intent, and success—turning work into something deeply meaningful. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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