Love What You Do…
We’ve all heard of “Do What You Love”. Some of us have tried to chase it. And most of us, at some point, have felt guilty for not knowing what that even means.
Truth is, not everyone starts by doing what they love. Sometimes, you just start with a job that pays the bills, a business that happened by chance, or a responsibility that fell on your lap. You don’t always get to choose the work, but you can choose how you show up for it.
That’s the space where most of us live, figuring things out while still showing up every day. Till you find what you love, love what you do. Because when you start giving your best to what’s in front of you, you learn faster, grow deeper, and get closer to that clarity.
And somewhere along the way, you discover what you truly love and earn the right to do it.
So this week’s 1-1-1 is about shifting from chasing passion to creating it by loving what you do.
Think about the work you’re doing right now. Are you waiting for it to feel exciting before giving it your best? Or are you showing up fully, even when it feels ordinary? The truth is, love for your work often follows effort, not the other way around.
→ Remember: Fulfilment isn’t found in what you do—it’s created in how you do it.
Pick one task you usually hate or crib about—but still have to do because it’s part of your job. Instead of seeing it as a burden, see it as your chance to deliver something better than expected. You don’t need passion to start—just intention to do it well.
→ Do this now: Take one task you dislike today and finish it with care, not complaint. The difference won’t just show—it’ll shift you.
The more you honour what’s in front of you, the faster you reach what’s ahead of you. When you do even the unexciting work with intent, you quietly prepare yourself for the work that lights you up.
→ Take this along: Loving what you do today is how you earn what you love tomorrow.
“Real love doesn’t come from stories or spark. It grows when you spend time, make effort, and choose to stay curious about it every day.”
Thanks for reading!
Alkesh Agarwal
Hey! I’m Alkesh Agarwal.
An entrepreneur, investor & problem solver who loves taking big ideas and turning them into real businesses.
After years of building businesses, I’m here to share my experiences to help you navigate challenges faster, avoid mistakes, and build stronger.
