Comments on: Be Obviously Passionate

By: Madeleine

Madeleine — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:35:44 +0000

Jeffrey, A great post. I think that sometimes a passion broadens out. It starts as one thing, then expands to include related things. A good example is my BF's passion for flying and airplanes. It's his job, source of income, recreational interest, and more. He got his pilot's license as a teenager before he got his driver's license. I think he's a fortunate person to live such a passionate life (and I'm fortunate to have him in my life).

By: lorienos

lorienos — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:34:05 +0000

Jeffrey,
I love this post. I've come to realize that passion can carry us through the really rough days, passion can help us get up in the morning, passion can energize other people, and passion in some ways is really all that matters. If you're not passionate about something, what is the point in pursuing it?

By: Jeffrey Tang

Jeffrey Tang — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:31:12 +0000

I know exactly what you mean, Belinda. It's almost like riding a wave of excitement; you start with one thing, then jump to another and another without losing any of your energy. The hardest part sometimes for me is focusing on one thing long enough to finish it!

By: melissa_peace_and_projects

melissa_peace_and_projects — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:27:30 +0000

I *heart* Gretchen and I *heart* this post.

Its so true. The people that make an impact in my memory are very passionate people. Keep up the good work.

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:25:58 +0000

Jeffrey, I just love the passion you're showing in this piece! And I look forward to more commandments from you.

For me, the thing with passion is once I pay attention to and act on that ignited spirit, not only do I realize it's my preferred way to operate but it usually leads me to passion for other things. There are amazing surprises (and happiness) that we stumble on along the way if we nurture our innate capacity for passion and at the very least, it just feels right to do so.

By: Jeffrey Tang

Jeffrey Tang — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:19:55 +0000

Thanks, Dayne :)

By: Jeffrey Tang

Jeffrey Tang — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:19:21 +0000

Absolutely. I think that's why shared passion never runs out; it just spreads and replenishes itself.

By: Jeffrey Tang

Jeffrey Tang — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:18:52 +0000

That's another good way to think about it. The struggle I have is – what do I do with myself, when I've got 50 ideas pulling me in different directions? I'm still searching for the answer there.

By: Jeffrey Tang

Jeffrey Tang — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:17:40 +0000

I actually just purchased a book called “The Grace of Great Things: Creativity and Innovation” which goes right along with what you're saying about passion being “jargon-y.” The introduction explains how studies of creativity and passion often focus on the big accomplishments – which is all well and good, but not very helpful for most of us.

Be obviously fascinated – I like the sound of that.

By: Dayne | TheHappySelf.com

Dayne | TheHappySelf.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:18:00 +0000

I think passion is the key, which you nailed perfectly. But, not being AFRAID to be passionate about something is the real trick.

Great post!