Where these three overlap, is where you will do your most valuable work.
There are skills you develop because you have an aptitude for them.
There are skills you develop because you have a passion for them.
There are skills you develop because you have a need for them.
Some of each! All of us! I have skills that I have no aptitude for, but I’m passionate and need them for my work. There are others that I have an aptitude and passion for, but aren’t really needed. And on and on.
At the center of this Venn diagram – where aptitude, passion, and need overlap, is the opportunity to do great work. Seek that.