Passion-That Driving Force!

Passion-That Driving Force!

Ever wonder what the hype is about this word-PASSION!

So what is passion, after all?

Passion comes from the Latin verb ‘Patere’ which means to suffer. It is an intense emotion felt toward a person or thing; a compelling enthusiasm for something.

I've always believed that I have a flair for communication- reading, speaking as well as writing. The last one, for some reason, has always eluded me. I've held the pen in hand many a times but have hardly been able to pen down a few lines.  Finally here I am, all set to write on a topic that I identify with completely.

I see a lot people toiling away endlessly- day in, day out- content doing what they are, the way they are, and I always wonder how. I identify with the simple ways of life but somehow it has never been enough to ‘just work’. I've always pushed myself to learn, to try, to explore, made a lot of mistakes but learnt a whole lot of lessons. I enjoy taking risks as they help me understand a whole new side of me as well as learn things from a different perspective. I love to take responsibilities and grow. Though I have met people who are passionate about work and their goals, I've seen many more who seem to prefer monotony over passion (kaam chalao). If things are working well, why unbalance the equilibrium. But is that really an effective way of achieving amazing results; is that the criteria of getting an increment or a promotion?

The secret ingredient to being successful is PASSION! It has to be a self-driven, intrinsic form of motivation or zeal. Constant doses of motivation may help, but if it doesn't come from within, it may be insufficient, however much one wants to fill that jar of motivation for you.

Remember, people become successful because they LOVE what they do. Their burning desire to succeed pushes them beyond limits.

No job is below one’s dignity, if you have to step down and get it done for it to be correct, do it. It’s this passion that will not allow you to accept it any other way.

Whatever your call is, do it so well, that you are recommended by people; that people may want to give you another chance (if needed). I once read about a salesperson who did his job so meticulously that his client followed him to his new company after he quit his job. Regardless of your position at the workplace, bringing passion to your work is like laying the foundation to success.

Passion is that deep, moving emotion from within, which drives you to apply your skills and energy unconditionally into your work. The reason for your endless success after you've identified your purpose.

So remember,

• Identify your purpose
• Make it your goal
• Plan ways to achieve it
• Chase it with immense determination till you achieve it
• And finally, always stay motivated! Stay Passionate about your dreams!

One thing I've learnt- Passion never goes unnoticed.