It's All About Passion

Last week we had a meeting of our strategic planning team at work. We were discussing what our unique identifier is as a company. As we shared ideas, we eventually settled on the word "passion". What makes us different from our competition is our passion for technology.

I thought about this word passion all week long. How often do we really think about what we are passionate about? And how many of us live out our passions in our daily lives? I am fortunate enough to have a career doing something that I love. Computers fascinate me, and I love learning and applying new technologies. But what are the real benefits of passion?

Passion makes the difference between doing something from obligation or doing it for the love of it. Passion enables you to work harder and longer at something than you would ever dream possible. It causes you to press on, to not give up. It pushes you to excel, to reach new heights, to dream new dreams and to achieve more than you believe possible. Passion is the difference between living and existing.

I would encourage you to take the time to think about what you are passionate about. What is it that gives you a zest for living, that can consume your time without ever feeling like a chore? What brings you happiness and fulfillment, a sense of accomplishment and victory? If you can find your passion in life, you will be truly blessed. And if you pursue your passion and focus on it, you will begin truly living.