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Commitment over Passion: The Power to Keep Going With Your Sustainability Goals
Episode 38
In this powerful solo episode of Straight Talking Sustainability, Emma delves into the profound difference between passion and commitment in the world of sustainability.
We've all been called "passionate" about our work, but is that enough? Emma makes a compelling case that true, lasting impact comes not from fleeting enthusiasm, but from deep, unwavering commitment, especially when the outcomes are unknown.
Inspired by Solitaire Townsend’s recent reflections and personal conversations with leaders like Phil Korbel of the Carbon Literacy Project, Emma explores:
- Why being called "passionate" can feel reductive
- The emotional weight of working in sustainability without certainty
- What true commitment looks like and how it liberates you
- The “sea of apathy” and how to bridge the gap between interest and action
- Practical questions to ask yourself: Am I committed? What’s stopping me?
Whether you're new to the field or years into your sustainability journey, this episode is a call to check in, dig deep, and claim your place in the movement—not just as a participant, but as someone fully committed.
Highlights:
01:14 Are you committed?
05:12 Commitment over passion is a weight off your shoulders
08:01 The outcome is uncertain, the worth is in the doing
10:14 Get off the fence
Solitaire Townsend
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