I received an email from a subscriber which describes the impact that finding something we’re passionate about has on our life. Here’s what she had to say: “When you are passionate about what you are doing, it never feels like work. Rather, it feels like the highest level of fun–it feeds you and energizes you. When you feel you are making a difference, what you are doing has meaning and you can’t wait to do more. So, find something you’re passionate about and do it.” Passion is the wind that fills our sails and propels us through life. Without that wind, it doesn’t matter how good a rudder we have because we’re not going anywhere. The key is to find something that excites us and then do it. As Oprah Winfrey put it, “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.”

One Sentence Wisdom

• “If you don’t love what you do, you won’t do it with much conviction or passion.” — Mia Hamm
• “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” — Steve Jobs

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