In this episode, Paul Kirby, author of The FUSE Pathway: How to Find and Lead a Fulfilling Life, shares how to identify your core passions, combine them into a unique vision, and build a realistic, evolving plan to pursue them. Drawing from his own experience of designing a robot that paints, Paul explains the FUSE framework—Find, Upgrade, Start, Evolve—and how it can guide anyone toward a life filled with purpose and creativity.
In this conversation, we explore:
- The Concept of Fusion: Paul introduces the idea of “fusion”—combining multiple passions into a single, compelling life vision that lights a fire inside you.
- The FUSE Framework: We walk through the four-step FUSE process—Find your passion, Upgrade your skills, Start (gradually or boldly), and Evolve as you grow.
- Self-Discovery Through Journaling: Paul shares a powerful exercise involving “yellow verbs” to uncover consistent, lifelong themes in your behavior and interests.
- Pursuing Autotelic Goals: We discuss the importance of doing things for internal fulfillment rather than external approval—and how this mindset unlocks deeper purpose.
- Examples from His Life and Book: Paul tells stories from his journey of building a painting robot and weaving together interests in art, technology, design, and mechanics into one integrated vision.
Paul’s FUSE model is an encouraging and actionable guide for anyone feeling stuck, scattered, or uncertain about how to bring their passions together into a life that truly fits.
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