Comments on: What Does Passion Got to Do with Career Success?

By: Carly

Carly — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:43:09 +0000

Thanks so much Karen! So glad my post on passion connected with you. And I very much appreciate you sharing my post with your readers. Thanks Karen.

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Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:26:27 +0000

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By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:10:25 +0000

I just want to say that I have a lovely big *sigh* when I read this that aligns with everything you’re saying. I love the part about being “effective and capable”. Finding that sweet spot of your abilities married to your interests/passions and values is so the journey of finding satisfying work.

And also just aligning yourself with the things that make you feel good, and following that “feel good” feeling to a natural unfolding of what you’re supposed to be doing.

Thanks Carly.

By: Caryn

Caryn — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:21:24 +0000

I love the advice to be an “investigator” in your own life. I typically say “observer”, but I like investigator better. This step is SO important. Another tip I picked up from one of my mentors, Martha Beck, is to really get in touch with the sensations in your body and/or the emotion that you experience when you are doing something that makes you feel strong. Do the same thing for moments when you feel weak. Give names to these sensations/emotions. Then you can use this info to make better decisions about direction going forward. For example, if you know the “sinking, heavy” feeling comes on when you are doing something that feels bad for you, you can immediately change course when you feel that feeling – without waiting for your logical mind to realize it wasn’t right for you. Of course, it is more fun when you use it on the positive feelings

Thanks, Carly.

By: Philip Bolton

Philip Bolton — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:50:56 +0000

Passion – a beautiful thing. What a great practical guide to finding or reconnecting with our passion. I love the Marcus Buckingham quote – being effective and capable is worth it’s weight in gold (or dollars). Every reader should do these exercises to get some more passion flowing!

Thanks Carly

Phil
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