One of the huge mistakes people make is that they try to force an interest on themselves. You don't choose your passions; your passions choose you.
Do something you're very passionate about, and don't try to chase what is kind of the "hot passion" of the day.
Millions of people were inspired by the Apollo Program. I was five years old when I watched Apollo 11 unfold on television, and without any doubt it was a big contributor to my passions for science, engineering, and exploration.
You don't choose your passions; your passions choose you.
You don't chose your passion, your passion choses you