Discover Your Passion and Find Success!

Donald Trump has it! Oprah Winfrey talks about it! Jack Welch embodies it! Steve Jobs lives it! Millions of people bought a book searching for it! Your success may depend on it! So, what is it? It is passion!!

Do you know what passion is? More importantly, do you know what YOUR passion is?

There are clues. That is, if you are open to it. Look within yourself and you will discover your passion. You exhibit passion when your eyes light up as you talk about your favorite topic! You experience it, watching your favorite television program or listening to your favorite radio show! It is staying up all night or spending an entire weekend working on a favorite project!

Passion is what you enjoy doing or reading. It is what you feel drawn to: an experience or a particular topic of interest. It is what you dream about. When you close your eyes, it is what you dream about becoming. Simply, it is what you enjoy doing. It does not matter what friends, associates or family say about you. You remain determined to “stay the course”. Some may seek to discredit you or even joke or laugh at you. You are certain that this is what you were born to do! You know it in your heart and soul! It does not matter because you are passionate about what you do! More importantly, it is what you are successful at doing! If you have a passion for something and can do it well. That is the ultimate dream!

There is a quote that says that some people “die” long before they are dead and buried. This means that some of us surrender to living “normal and routine” lives and never pursue our passion in life. Why? There are several reasons. First, We never discover our passion because we are afraid of failure. Second, some of us have economic constraints. Third, others just cannot afford to pursue our dreams. Lastly, others ignore their dreams because of family or social peer pressure. What would my family or friends think or say about me? Neal Boortz, a famous radio talk show host says, “Life is not a dress rehearsal”. You only have one life. It is YOU who must live your life and no one else!

Why not live your life, pursuing your passion? If you pursue it, you will become an expert and successful. You will understand your business. You will know your clients and their challenges, needs and concerns. Any objections will be opportunities to excel and not retreat. A passionate person welcomes adversity and competition. She believes that she is the best!!

People are attracted to passionate people.

Millions of people watch billionaire Donald Trump on the popular television show: The Apprentice. Oprah Winfrey is one America’s favorite talk show hosts and very wealthy. There is no denying that Jack Welch (former CEO of General Electric), Steve Jobs (Apple Computers), Michael Jordan (NBA super star), Warren Buffet (Billionaire and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway) and Bill Gates (Microsoft) are passionate about what they do! They have made billions and millions doing it!

Without a doubt, people who are passionate become successful. It is one of the essential ingredients for success. It may be the difference between being average and becoming an icon in your industry. Becoming passionate, will give you the strength and faith to overcome obstacles and hardships. It attracts the best employees. It will help you beat your competition and win the big sale! Stephanie Wilson, mission specialist for NASA, said, “Your passion is your destiny”.

Who would you rather work with: a person with the enthusiasm and energy or a person who runs his business like a job or hobby? Given a choice, most people will choose the person with passion!! In this competitive world, in order to win in business you must discover how YOU are unique. Who do you know that is passionate about what she does? What is YOUR passion? Are you living a passionate life? Finding your passion is the first step and the key that can open the door to a successful and satisfying life. You only have one life. Live it! Become the best! Find your passion and discover success!