Close Menu

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    Walgreens Store Closures: Full List of Locations Shutting Down This Month

    June 4, 2025

    Expert Predicts Summer 2025 Travel Deals: 5 Budget-Friendly Destinations to Book Now

    May 28, 2025

    Walmart Addresses Trump’s Demand to Cover Tariff Costs

    May 25, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Friday, June 6
    X (Twitter) Instagram
    NinepenniesNinepennies
    • Home
    • Featured

      The Highest-Paying Jobs in America—And It’s Not in Finance!

      March 27, 2025

      7 Must-Buy Costco Sale Items Before They’re Gone This February 

      February 10, 2025

      Steel Stocks on the Rise: 3 Winners After Tariff Announcements

      February 4, 2025

      The Best Oil Stocks to Invest $200 in Right Now

      January 28, 2025

      Top 10 Best Jobs of the Year: High Demand, Six-Figure Salaries, and Bright Futures

      January 23, 2025
    • Entrepreneur News

      Walgreens Store Closures: Full List of Locations Shutting Down This Month

      June 4, 2025

      Walmart Addresses Trump’s Demand to Cover Tariff Costs

      May 25, 2025

      Walgreens Expands Use of Prescription-Filling Robots to Reduce Costs and Support Pharmacists During Turnaround

      May 15, 2025

      Hooters Declares Bankruptcy

      April 8, 2025

      Costco to Open 6 New U.S. Stores Next Month and Another in April—See the Locations and Dates

      February 28, 2025
    • Financial Wellness

      Smart and Risky Spots To Store Your Cash, Coins, Crypto, and More

      April 24, 2025

      The Minimum Salary Needed to Be in the Upper-Middle Class in 2025

      March 21, 2025

      Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Amazon in 2025?

      March 7, 2025

      From Hawaii to West Virginia: The Shocking 77-Year Gap in Retirement Savings Longevity

      February 24, 2025

      Are the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the Dow Jones Worth Buying?

      February 17, 2025
    • Popular Now

      European Markets Climb as Trump Moves to Cut Tariffs on Auto Parts

      May 1, 2025

      Robinhood Expands Trading to Include Bitcoin, Oil, and Gold Futures 

      January 30, 2025

      Powerball Winning Numbers for January 18: Oregon Player Takes Home $328.5 Million Jackpot

      January 21, 2025

      Morgan Stanley Surpasses Estimates With Robust Equities and Fixed Income Trading Revenue

      January 20, 2025

      10-Year Treasury Yield Edges Lower Amid Anticipation of Economic Data, Fed Remarks

      November 21, 2024
    • Wealth

      America’s 10 Wealthiest Self-Made Women, According to Forbes— #1 May Surprise You

      February 5, 2025

      8 Wealthiest Royals in History

      February 4, 2025

      One Powerful ETF That Grew $10,000 to $55,000 in a Decade: Is It Worth Buying in 2025?

      January 28, 2025

      Coinbase CEO Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit Multi-Million Dollar Value

      January 24, 2025

      Dogecoin Surged After Elon Musk’s Appointment: What’s Happening With This Popular Meme Coin?

      November 18, 2024
    NinepenniesNinepennies
    Home » Billionaire Jeff Bezos Gives a Simple Tip for a Successful Future  
    General

    Billionaire Jeff Bezos Gives a Simple Tip for a Successful Future  

    FeyisayoBy FeyisayoJuly 19, 2024Updated:July 19, 20246 Mins Read
    Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Reddit Telegram Email
    Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos
    Source: Pinterest
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    “You don’t choose your passions. Your passions choose you.” These are famous words by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and one of the most successful entrepreneurs that the world has ever seen. Using this single phrase, Bezos reveals what he believes is the key to a successful and meaningful life. 

    Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos
    Source: Pinterest

    While many believe that success is thanks to several factors, Bezos believes that the key is in a straightforward thing that overflows into other aspects.  

    Jeff Bezos

    Jefferey Preston Bezos, popularly known as Jeff Bezos, is a billionaire and one of the world’s wealthiest people. He is also a famous American businessman, investor, and media proprietor. 

    Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos
    Source: Pinterest

    He is also the CEO of Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce company. The 60-year-old billionaire is known worldwide and has made a name for himself in history. He has also given tips on success several times, and people are always eager to learn from him. 

    Jeff Bezos’ Simple Tip

    The Amazon founder has given a simple tip for success using his famous quote, “You don’t choose your passions. Your passions choose you.” However, many people have gotten upset after reading this quote due to misinterpretation. 

    Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos
    Source: Pinterest

    They believe the phrase asks people to wait for a perfect moment for their passions to find them while allowing life to pass them by. However, this is far from what Bezos meant, and it is easy to understand once broken down. 

    The Real Meaning 

    The real meaning behind the famous quote is more straightforward than most people understand. Bezos believes that achieving success requires a certain drive, motivation, and hard work that can only be found in things we are passionate about. 

    Work
    Source: Pinterest

    Highly successful people have often followed their passions and turned them into profitable businesses. Bezos did the same with Amazon and is now one of the wealthiest people in history. 

    ALSO READ: Boomers Can Make Lots of Money From Selling These Items From Their Younger Years

    What Does the Phrase Tell Us?

    The famous quote tells us that following your passion is vital to success. While finding their passions may take people a while, this is not an excuse to be lazy and do nothing. 

    Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos
    Source: Pinterest

    Instead, successful people choose their path with unrelenting passion, move forward, stay focused, and get up daily to follow that part. Their love for this passion gives them the zeal to work hard to achieve their goal, leading to success. 

    Does Bezos’ Formula Work?

    If his immense wealth is anything to go by, it is safe to say that Bezos’ formula does work. He has always told young people to find what they are passionate about and follow this till the end. He reiterated this point at the George W. Bush Presidential Center’s Forum on Leadership in 2018. 

    Leadership
    Source: Pinterest

    He said, “You can have a job, or you can have a career, or you can have a calling.” According to Amazon’s founder, people who have found their calling or passion have “hit the jackpot” in life. 

    Finding Your Passion Is the “Big Deal”

    Bezos believes that finding what you are most passionate about is a very “big deal” in life. While some people usually know their passion very early in life, it can take a little while for others to figure it out. Some are gifted with leadership abilities rather than artistic skills. 

    Art
    Source: Pinterest

    However, some people could be gifted with specific talents or skills to help them. Regardless of your passion, you must follow it and make the best of it. 

    How Do You Know Your Passion?

    Most people find this question difficult to answer. However, it’s not hard to find out your passion. Passions are intrinsic and can only be found within oneself. They are integral parts of a person and not something people can consciously decide to have. 

    Work
    Source: Pinterest

    This is why they usually emerge at a young age and follow us well into adulthood. Passions shape our desires and actions and are gifts people usually possess. 

    Developing Your Passion

    It is important to note that following one’s passion does not automatically make one an expert in the field. People with a passion for art still have to undergo training to achieve the level of skill they want. 

    A person studying
    Source: Pinterest

    People with leadership skills still usually attend school and take leadership courses. Therefore, passions do not automatically lead to expertise. Passions need to be nurtured and developed before becoming sources of success. 

    ALSO READ: Who Will Be the First Trillionaire in the World?

    Embracing Your Passion 

    Sometimes, people suppress their passion to follow more accessible routes that bring better income. Some are scared to follow their passion out of fear of failure. Others simply believe they cannot be successful with such passions. However, Bezos thinks the opposite.

    Source: Pinterest

    The 60-year-old billionaire suggests that passions are unique gifts people possess and should not be suppressed. Instead, embrace your passion and build a successful career from it. 

    Inflexible Restraints 

    Sadly, some factors beyond our control may stop us from following our passions. For example, huge financial constraints could limit one’s ability to pursue one’s passion. Societal pressures and other commitments could also prevent one from simply taking off and following one’s passions. 

    Financial Restraints
    Source: Pinterest

    In these cases, it is best to manage one’s time and life while trying to find a way to continue following your passion. 

    Flexible Restraints

    If what restrains you from your passion can be fixed, it is better to do so and try to follow your passion. This includes instances of personal fear of failure, a fear of letting people down, and a lack of mental preparedness to take a new route.

    Fear
    Source: Pinterest

    These can be worked on to help you follow your passion. Talk to a friend or a professional, share your concerns and fears, and find the best solution to your problem. 

    Invest in Your Passion 

    According to the billionaire, investing in your passion is one of the most fulfilling things a person can do. While there might be ups and downs in the future, it gives a better sense of satisfaction and happiness than working a job that is not your passion. 

    Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos
    Source: Pinterest

    It may take a while, but hard work and dedication will eventually pay off. So, what are you waiting for? Take Bezos’ advice and follow your passion today!

    You Might Also Like:

    Maximize Your Retirement Savings with the “Bucket Strategy” to Reduce Taxes

    Kevin O’Leary Recommends What To Do With Your Money To End Up With $1.5 Million After Retirement

    Expert Highlights Growing Threat as Romance Scams Cost Consumers $1.14 Billion in One Year

    Austin Home Realtor Says Homeowners Are ‘Screwed’ as the Real Estate Market Plunges

    Here Are 11 of the Richest People in the LGBTQ+ Community

    Jeff Bezos success tips wealth
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleHere’s How Much Carl Weathers Was Worth 
    Next Article California Develops New Controversial Tax Model for Drivers 

    Related Posts

    General

    Expert Predicts Summer 2025 Travel Deals: 5 Budget-Friendly Destinations to Book Now

    May 28, 2025
    General

    NYSE Expands: A New Stock Exchange Is Coming to Texas

    February 13, 2025
    Wealth

    America’s 10 Wealthiest Self-Made Women, According to Forbes— #1 May Surprise You

    February 5, 2025
    Add A Comment

    Comments are closed.

    Top Posts

    How to Delete Credit Karma Account: Step-by-Step Guide

    October 14, 2024

    Home Depot Penny Items: How To Find Them

    October 17, 2024

    Introducing the 2025 Caterpillar Pickup Truck for the U.S. Market

    September 5, 2024
    Stay In Touch
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    You Might Like

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest tech news from FooBar about tech, design and biz.

    Most Popular

    How to Delete Credit Karma Account: Step-by-Step Guide

    October 14, 2024

    Home Depot Penny Items: How To Find Them

    October 17, 2024

    Introducing the 2025 Caterpillar Pickup Truck for the U.S. Market

    September 5, 2024
    Our Picks

    Walgreens Store Closures: Full List of Locations Shutting Down This Month

    June 4, 2025

    Expert Predicts Summer 2025 Travel Deals: 5 Budget-Friendly Destinations to Book Now

    May 28, 2025

    Walmart Addresses Trump’s Demand to Cover Tariff Costs

    May 25, 2025
    X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Home
    • Editor’s Picks
    • About Us
    • Get In Touch
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Editorial Standards
    © 2025 Ninepennies.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.