Feeling Quote by Steve Ells
“I remember feeling a little guilty every time I opened a Chipotle. I felt guilty because I wasn't following my true passion. But that eventually went away. And I realized that this is my calling.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Steve Ells, 2015
Realizing that guilt over routine choices can mask deeper purpose; when the guilt fades, a true calling emerges.
In simple terms: Guilt can hide true passion; when it fades, purpose appears.
Key Takeaway
Listen to inner signals, pursue what feels right.
Themes
self‑discovery
career
purpose
guilt
calling
Mood
reflective
hopeful
determined
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- career change
- entrepreneurship
- personal growth
- food industry decisions
Key Concepts
identity
motivation
career transition
Questions to Reflect On
- What activities make you feel most alive?
- How can you differentiate fleeting interest from lasting purpose?
A Different Perspective
Guilt may persist despite external success, making clarity hard.
