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Going All In on a Passion Is Easier Than Going a Little In
The lighter it is, the harder it is to keep.
Aug 9
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Krista Stryker
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If You Only Keep One Passion, Make It This
Why sport might be the most complete passion there is
Jul 5
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Krista Stryker
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10 Books That Made Me Rethink Everything About Passion
For anyone who's ever felt behind on finding their thing
Jun 7
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Krista Stryker
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If You Still Haven’t Fallen in Love with a Passion, Read This
A late bloomer’s case for taking the long way to your obsession
May 24
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Krista Stryker
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How to Stay in Love with Something for Fifty Years
Eight things I’ve learned from people who’ve kept loving the same thing for decades
May 17
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Krista Stryker
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The Real Reason You Quit That Thing You Loved
Most people don't quit their passions. They quit the wrong container.
Mar 24
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Krista Stryker
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What the World's Most Passionate People Know That We Don't
25 surprising truths about what it takes to feel alive
Mar 18
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Krista Stryker
12
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Just For the Love of It
What Alysa Liu and Kobe Bryant Can Teach Us About Passion
Mar 5
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Krista Stryker
8
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Why You Keep Avoiding the Thing You Actually Want to Do
On taste gaps, logistics traps, and why a spark isn't enough
Feb 18
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Krista Stryker
12
2
On Fire: An Essential Guide
The origin story, the science of passion, and where to start
Feb 8
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Krista Stryker
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2
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How to Engineer an Obsession
Why passion requires a different toolkit than a standard New Year's resolution.
Jan 5
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Krista Stryker
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The On Fire Best of 2025: A User Manual for Caring Deeply
The year's top essays on why "balance" is a trap and how to find your obsession.
Dec 29, 2025
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Krista Stryker
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