Tired of being told to "follow your passion"? You're not alone—and you don’t need to listen. In this post, career coach Gretchen Heaton breaks down why this popular advice creates stress and sets unrealistic expectations. Drawing on research from The Harvard Business Review and personal experience, Heaton explains why aligning your career with your strengths and values—not chasing a single “true calling”—leads to greater satisfaction and long-term success.