The Passion Equation

Have you ever talked to someone who was really passionate about a certain subject? If you have, then you probably noticed the gleam in their eye and the enjoyment they derived from having a passionate interest.

So how do you go about finding  your passion in life?

A great place to start is with something I call the Passion Equation. Here it is:

Interest + Information = Passion

The Passion Equation is simple but extremely powerful. If you apply the formula, you will find that it can bring a great deal of happiness and personal satisfaction into your life. Here's how it works:

Step 1:

Find a quiet spot where you won't be disturbed, take a piece of paper and jot down some of the things you were interested in as a child.

Step 2:

Take your childhood interests and spend some time on the Internet doing a little research into each area. While you may no longer be interested in all the things you were as a child, chances are you will find at least one area that ignites your curiosity to learn more. As you find out more about an area you cannot help but become more interested.

Step 3:

Decide on an area that you can see yourself becoming passionate about and gather more information. Go the library and borrow books relating to your area, hire movies relating to your area. The more information you gather, the more passionate you will become.

Here are two examples of how the Passion Equation works:

Margaret's Passion

As a young girl Margaret loved to read Beatrix Potter's picture books. When Margaret found out about the Passion Equation she spent some time online and discovered that Beatrix Potter was not only an author but also an artist, scientist, entrepreneur and conservationist. Margaret rented the movie 'Miss Potter' which she loved and then borrowed a copy of Beatrix Potter's biography from the library. As she learnt more about Beatrix Potter's amazing life, Margaret discovered a passion that brought her many hours of enjoyment and pleasure.

James' Passion

As a young boy James used to dream about becoming an astronaut. When he heard about the Passion Equation he spent some time on the Internet finding out more about the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions. He then bought a copy of 'From the Earth to the Moon' on eBay. As he watched the DVDs and learnt more about the personal stories of the astronauts, he developed a passion for space exploration. He set himself the goal to one day own the signatures of each of the 12 men who have walked on the moon.

As these examples show, an interest combined with information is a great recipe for developing passion in your life.

When you use the Passion Equation and combine an interest with the magic ingredient of information, your interest will blossom into a passion that can enrich your life for many years to come.

Until next time,

Dare To Dream!

Anthony

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