Instead of searching for our passion, he suggests that we should focus on building up our capability (he calls it "career capital") by capitalising on every opportunity.
Now how should we distinguish the true opportunities? Firstly, we should pursue that that will give us more control, more control over time and over our lives. Secondly, look for pursue that that people are willing to pay us money for.
In the end, we are taking many small bets on our lives and hopefully, the big break will come.
Mike Rowe also shared his experiences on why he think the happiest people are not the one who followed their passions.
