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What Does Passion Mean to You?
Passion has become a popular term in recent years with hundreds of books, seminars, and coaches promising the secret to discovering yours. The word passion, however, means different things to different people. Which of the following statements is nearest to your view of passion?
A) An appealing but abstract concept of little practical value in today�s economy.
B) An activity best restricted to the privacy of the bedroom.
C) A concept relevant to a privileged few blessed with money, special talent, and the right connections.
D) A unique source of personal energy and a highly marketable asset.
A. Passion is real...
The dictionary has several definitions for the word �passion,� but all of them involve being energized by something that focuses your attention and emotion. The opposite of passion is �indifference.� There is something noticeably different about a person going about life and work lacking enthusiasm in their daily activities and someone who is fully energized. Passion is real: you can feel it when you�re in it and recognize it when you see it in others.
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B. An energy source that transcends the bedroom into the boardroom...
It�s true that one of the dictionary definitions for passion is �intense sexual love,� and it�s also true that many famous, as well as not-so-famous persons, have had their lives and careers derailed in the unwise pursuit of this type of passion. But passion is also an energy source that transcends the bedroom into the boardroom. Employers need employees energized by a passion for their work and in control of their libidinal impulses. )
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C. Connect talent and interests to pursue passion...
While wealth may provide opportunity for pursuing your passion, it�s just as likely to provide the means for indolence, pleasure-seeking, and lack of focused motivation. Having special talent can be an asset to pursuing your passion, but to take advantage of it requires knowing specifically what it is and where and how to best apply it. Connecting talent and interest in personally meaningful activity is the key to pursuing your passion, whether or not you are wealthy or have an outstanding talent in a particular area.
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D. Yes! You must know what your passion is to put it to use...
Passion is the gift of potential we all acquire through our genetic endowments. There is a major problem, however, in actualizing the potential of your unique gifts: you must know specifically what your passion is to put it to use. Two valuable resources for helping you do this are the Passion Revealer Assessment along with the Passion Styles and Career Directions Guide. The Passion Revealer helps you indentify and define your passion, and the Guide shows you how to translate your assessment results into an energizing vision for your future and a strengths-based resume that markets your unique style of passion.
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