We’re often told it’s passion that separates the successful from the unsuccessful. But what if we told you that passion’s overrated and it’s actually something much simpler, much easier to tap into than that? Keep reading to find out what it is that separates those who thrive in the work they love from those who flounder.

The more advanced our world becomes, the more difficult it is to stay present. Between texts, TV, phone apps, video games, social media, and so on, there are more ways than ever to yank our awareness out of the present moment. Keep reading to find out how to be present in a modern, distracted world.