Businessmen celebrating victory together
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In the words of the great American author Mark Twain, “Find a job you enjoy, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” It’s clear that writing was Twain’s passion. is. But he tried several different jobs, including working as a typesetter and a riverboat pilot, before finding his way.
I have a passion for helping build leaders and brands and am something of a serial entrepreneur in pursuit of that. I take every lesson I learn, internalize it, and find a way to share it for the benefit of others. Besides my family, nothing gives me more joy than my livelihood. Along the way, I was also rewarded with success.
Who doesn’t want to go to work every day filled with enthusiasm and excitement about what’s next? For most people, such fulfillment is worth more than money. Here’s why you should find your passion and use it to build professional success.
Passion helps you find your tribe
Whatever your passion is, it will be shared by others. The key is to find someone who can help you build a career around that passion. It is always easier to move on and achieve success in numbers. Be aware that you may find it in unexpected places.
A great example is Ryan Seaman and Brian Murphy, co-founders of the functional food company Living Prana. I learned about this duo when I was looking for healthy foods that boost energy and brain function. Their products have garnered a lot of attention, and their story shows the impact of leveraging passion and purpose to drive professional success.
Ryan is a health guru and holistic health practitioner for over 20 years, dedicating himself to supporting others after he was nearly killed by severe mold toxicity. Masu. Brian is a financier, strategist, and investor, but also someone with a passion for improving health, increasing energy, and regaining confidence. After a chance meeting on a retreat in Hawaii, a shared passion for superfoods and optimizing health was born. They recognized a unique opportunity to manage a business that could have a major impact on the health of humanity and the planet. Years ago, Ryan created the original recipe for his flagship superfood pancakes, and this shared passion was the spark that took Living Prana from dream to reality. Complementary strengths and passions enable companies to succeed. In each of my businesses, I have been fortunate to find similar situations where complementary skill sets and passions exist, which has increased my chances of success.
Passion can be something people have in common even if they have little in common otherwise. Find people who share your goals and you’ll find a tribe that will help you achieve your goals.
Passion helps you seize opportunities
Maybe it’s because I have two daughters, but I think a lot about gender roles and glass ceilings. I encourage them to be whatever they want to be. At the same time, I recognize that some of the choices they make are easier than others.
Of course, the biggest concern right now is the possibility that the next president of this country will be a woman. But some have persevered through the more difficult path to success. For example, Hannah Storm is the first woman to anchor ESPN SportsCenter. She loves sports and has a passion for broadcasting and film production. She didn’t get to where she is by playing it safe.
On a recent episode of the NBA DNA Podcast, Hannah talked about taking chances to pursue your passions. In Charlotte’s first full-time TV role, she was assigned to cover NASCAR. It was something she knew nothing about. But she knew that if she wanted to succeed in her field, she had to learn everything she could about the sport, embrace the opportunity to cover it, and crush it.
Sometimes pursuing your passion becomes a side hustle and even more. Other times, you know where you want to be and find a way to make it happen in your chosen career. Either way, you need to be willing to take chances to get where you want to go. No risk, no reward.
Passion is the ultimate driving force
If something you’re passionate about isn’t part of your job, it can be difficult to come to work every day. By the end of my career, I will have spent a significant portion of my life working. It takes too much time to truly enjoy what you do. And that passion motivates me to succeed.
Motivation increases productivity and leads to success. If you stay focused on your work, your motivation will never wane, even during the infamous summer doldrums. Your passion keeps you energized, and that energy makes you more innovative and creative, allowing you to tackle problems head on.
When times are tough, motivation can be hard to find. Steve Jobs was an instant success and soon found himself at the helm of his company. But he had a passion for using technology to improve the human condition. That’s where he found the motivation to fight his way back to Apple.
Everyone experiences failure throughout their career. But you have to find the motivation to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get back on track. Passion is your path.
Apply your passion to your work
Professional passion is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage, determination, and focus to record it every day. But if you apply it well, your job can fulfill you on a deeper level than perks like a big raise or starting your own business. Passion may be the key to the corner office.
