How passion can create purpose and inspire others

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Being passionate often refers to the intense emotional or visible enthusiasm a person exhibits. It can often be extreme or a powerful emotion or feeling, and can refer to a person, an object, an experience, or anything. Often passionate people will try to convince others why their passion is worthy!

Passion can be anything that simultaneously challenges, intrigues, and motivates a person. “Doing what you love” puts passion to work, it can be motivating, and someone passionate about what they do will sacrifice and work harder to achieve their goals. Hence being in the right role is crucial.

Passion is often referred to as a critical component of happiness and can help people feel they have a purpose. It is a reason to keep learning, to travel, to keep working, to have new experiences. It also creates a connection, because often social bonds are created over a common passion, e.g sports teams.

What does a higher score mean?

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You have great passion and you aren’t afraid to show it. You often try to convince others of the value of the things you are passionate about and your passion can be contagious and infectious to others. You bring energy to those around you.

What does a lower score mean?

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You are more reserved and are not prone to outward exhibitions of passion. You prefer a more reserved approach and maybe have yet to find the work you are passionate about.

To nurture your Passion:

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Ensure you are in a role that motivates you, one that makes you eager to go to work. Know what you enjoy in your personal or work life and pursue it wholeheartedly. Engage with people who are interested in the same things you are and cultivate that passion. Define your goals in life and try to pursue new experiences.

Use this checklist for self-evaluation

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  • Do you enjoy what you do?
  • Do you have activities outside of work you are passionate about?
  • What did you love doing when you were a child?
  • Do you have a bucket list?
  • Have you refined your goals and desired experiences?
  • Do you connect with social groups passionate about the same things?

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