| The Passion Difference: Getting Motivated and Staying Motivated |
| Written by Shawn Doyle |
| Friday, 06 November 2009 10:29 |
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Let me tell you a story about Kevin Brown. The first time I walked into the meeting room, at a hotel in Philadelphia, Kevin Brown was setting up tables for my meeting. He came over with a big smile and said, " I am Kevin Brown, and I would like to welcome you to our home- I want to make sure you feel at home when you are here, and if you need anything give me a call. I am employee of the year and I will exceed your expectations, because when you care, it shows." You see Kevin is the definition of passion. How do we define passion? The dictionary defines it as: "Pervading spirit, ruling passion, master passion, fullness of heart, flow of soul." I mean who wouldnt want that? Is it impoatant to feel passion both personally and professionally ? Of course. If you are passionate you are motivated. I am sure when you met someone who was passionate and enthusiastic it made an amazing impression. I have never had a meeting in Philly at some other hotel. Why? Because of Kevin. I ask for Kevin when I call and if he isnt going to be there we change the date. The asset he is to an employer is great. Can you say that about you?
Let me tell you a story about Kevin Brown. The first time I walked into the meeting room, at a hotel in Philadelphia, Kevin Brown was setting up tables for my meeting. He came over with a big smile and said, " I am Kevin Brown, and I would like to welcome you to our home- I want to make sure you feel at home when you are here, and if you need anything give me a call. I am employee of the year and I will exceed your expectations, because when you care, it shows." You see Kevin is the definition of passion. How do we define passion? The dictionary defines it as: "Pervading spirit, ruling passion, master passion, fullness of heart, flow of soul." I mean who wouldnt want that? Is it impoatant to feel passion both personally and professionally ? Of course. If you are passionate you are motivated. I am sure when you met someone who was passionate and enthusiastic it made an amazing impression. I have never had a meeting in Philly at some other hotel. Why? Because of Kevin. I ask for Kevin when I call and if he isnt going to be there we change the date. The asset he is to an employer is great. Can you say that about you? Think about it. Whenever you experience someone who is energetic and passionate in a store, restaurant, or business, doesn't it impress you? When you experience the opposite of that, doesn't it make a negative impression? Having a passion for what you do has several advantages: 1) It keeps you fired up and motivated! 2) It makes what you are doing fun. 3) You can be an inspiration to others 4) You will be more productive 5) You will be more successful. People who are passionate have more energy, enthusiasm, and charisma. It is like a high powered jolt of electricity. A person who is passionate loves what they are doing so much, that they eat, drink and sleep it. So you are now saying to yourself, "Yeah right, but what if I am not like that? What if I am not filled with that kind of passion? What if I never feel that kind of passion?" You may also be saying, "This guy is crazy, and the passion thing is for the birds." If I may, I would like permission to be very blunt with you (picture me close up to your face): you haven't found what you are passionate about. If you are not passionate about your work and your life, then change it! Stop complaining and do something. Life is too short to keep doing what is passionless and mundane! But you must make that decision. Do you want to get more done than anyone and be like the energizer bunny? If you feel positive, proud, energized, upbeat, passionate, in everthing you do- you will be motivated, and will get more done. See most people arent that way. I got on an elevator one day and say "hello everybody!" Boy the looks I got. "How dare this crazy person speak on an elevator in a positive and energetic tone? Hmmm. Hello world wake up to the possibility of passion. About the Author: Shawn Doyle is the guy you want as a Motivational Speaker and at your next meeting and the author of 10 books. For a free copy of Shawn's amazing book The 10 Foundations of Motivation, go to http://sldoyle.com. |