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What is the next thing to do after discovering two things that you love doing?

I am currently fighting it out on my music and designing passion, I love both, yes I love music more and I grew up in church, half of my life has been in church, but I love music from the secular world a lot and some good Christian music, but no doubt that I love hip-hop rnb rap music a lot, so which do I pick? Because I find myself doing the mix of secular and gospel each time I try to compose music. Thank you all. #conflict of interest #career-choice #music #composing #design

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Thank you comment icon Hammed, I don't think you have any reason to worry. You have found music is what you want to do so keep singing, the environment around you will help make this choice. I am sure you can be good in many things but perfect in few but most perfect in one. It's a process, pay attention to yourself and your environment. Keep soaring friend! Cephas Amoaior
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Joe’s Answer

Hey Hammed,


Choosing between two or more things you love doing as a career can be tricky, but is something most of us go through. You're not alone. As a software development professional I'm also a hobbyist photographer and fairly skilled UX Designer.


Place yourself in the shoes of a person who has a career in specifically one thing that you love doing. How does that make you feel? Write down some ways it made you feel good and some ways it didn't. Write down some logical pro's and cons as well considering likely salary, work/life balance, creative freedom, or whatever else is important to you. Now do the same for the other thing(s) you love.


Now, consider if there's overlap between the things you love. Compare it to a college Major and Minor. As a Software Developer fulltime I find opportunities sometimes to put on my UX designer hat and I relish the opportunity, but I'm happy to devote the majority of my time to programming. If you had to choose a 90/10 balance, which would you choose for 90?


Lastly, remember that choosing a primary career doesn't mean you won't be able to pursue your other interests in the rest of your life. Quite the opposite, being able to do both shows a healthy life balance by doing the things you love even if it's just for fun.

Joe recommends the following next steps:

Imagine a career in one specific thing you love. Write down how it makes you feel (good/bad). Write down some facts about that career (pros/cons).
Repeat for each thing you love.
Compare, contrast.
Thank you comment icon You rock! This advice is very helpful. Hammed
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James’s Answer

Sometimes that is a tricky situation to handle . When you get the chance it might be worthwhile researching opportunities at Colleges/Universities that incorporate both of these passions? Then it will be great to work through what inspires you more so you can finally figure it out and follow your dreams. :))
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Nir’s Answer

Do both! No one is forcing you to choose. If you love both you should continue to practice and pursue both. If two opportunities present themselves at the same time then you have to make a temporary decision but no reason to make any life decisions on which style you like best. Musicians should be masters of many styles. No one is a pure church musician, or jazz musician- we're a mixed bag.
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Nicole’s Answer

It sounds like you are a really creative person which is amazing! I would look at schools that have strong design and music programs so you would be able to explore both while you are there. Additionally, you don't need to major in something to still explore your passion. I majored in psychology in business in college, but loved music so I joined an Acapella group so I could still arrange and sing.
Thank you comment icon I appreciate this, thank you for the advice. Hammed
Thank you comment icon Hi Nicole thank you for your comment, i have got good things going on lately, into music, programming and design, still interested in the school you mentioned... kindly get back if you can. Cheers Hammed
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