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#2 What's your Passion? Where Passion Connects With Your Work!

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Passion

Timeless Discussion...Yet A Timely Decision

During the fall of 2012, I was driving on I-196 with a friend. We were on a business trip from Grand Rapids to Chicago. After lunch and a few miles down the road during our 4-hour trip my friend asked the question...

... I remember the inward feeling of struggle to answer honestly. As if my words carried weight. As the miles went by he gave me some room to talk, share, and even dream. He listened, asked, and clarified my thoughts.

... the road trip was more than one dream in the distance. Rather, it opened my thinking to a larger world. I realized I'd been looking at the pavement too long. There was a big horizon. It's inspiring! ... and encouraging to have a friend alongside of me...

Passion Exercise - Expand your List!

On your phone or in a journal, begin writing down a list starting with at least 10 Passions. These topics may stimulate a few thoughts... These are activities when exercised put a smile on your face, energize your life, and reflect what you value most...

  1. Sports / Recreation

  2. Art / Music

  3. Travel

  4. Friends / Family

  5. Serving / Helping

  6. Writing / Reading

  7. Building / Starting / Solving

  8. Food / Feeding Hungry

  9. Running! / Accomplishing

  10. What’s your Jam?

What motivates you to engage at work?

Intrinsic Motivation - Rewards beyond just a paycheck!

How would you rate your engagement in these 4 areas?

  • Meaningfulness

  • Choice

  • Competence

  • Progress

Source: Intrinsic Motivation –Kenneth Thomas

A passion without a plan really only stays a dream.

What private reflections do you need to share as a public declaration?

Begin a conversation with a Friend or Mentor to Help Answer What’s your passion?