When Have You Done Enough With Your Passions?

It's no secret: when you're working your passion, you're going to get consumed. There's always going to be one more thing to do, one more word to write, one more calculation to make, one more person to connect with. In all honesty, it's never going to end.

So how do you do decide when to call it quits for the day? When have you done enough to feel that you've accomplished what you are meant to do?

I have this same problem, so here are the ways that I know that I can take a break and do others things (eat, sleep, etc.)

Ryan BonaparteJanuary 29, 2015Passion, Work, Action, Priorities, People

Conversations on Passion: Dr. Karl Reid

I've known Dr. Karl Reid for many years, beginning when I started at MIT and he served as my first academic advisor. Since then, I've watched him grow and change others in ways that I can only hope to do one day. From continuing on to receive his Ed.D. in education while heading the Office of Minority Education at MIT, to affecting change on a national scale in the education system for minorities, Karl has been incredibly passionate about helping others and a true mentor to me. I'm very humbled that we were able to sit down a few months ago and discuss his thoughts on passion and his path that led him to where he is today.

PopularRyan BonaparteJanuary 20, 2015Conversations on Passion, Passion, Education

Launching TheNewTutor.com

In my last post I mentioned that I was working on something that I was really excited to share with you all once it was ready. Well, it's ready!

This week I launched a new website, The New Tutor (TheNewTutor.com)!

This site is dedicated to helping people learn how to get started and excel in private tutoring.

Ryan BonaparteJanuary 9, 2015

If You're Not Passionate, You're Missing Out

"New Year, New Me!"

A lot of people, myself included, like to take the time during the beginning of the new year to reflect on life and our choices for the next 365 days. I'm not big on resolutions, but if there's ever a good time to start working towards a new goal, now seems as good a time as any.

In addition to holiday fun and travel, I've had the chance to work on some really fun projects that I'll be sharing here shortly (almost done, but not quite). During that time, it became even more clear to me that if you're not passionate about what you're working on, you're missing out.

Ryan BonaparteJanuary 6, 2015Passion, Work, Motivation