Comments on: What’s Your Passion? http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/whats-your-passion/ Become Who You're Meant To Be Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:28:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Jason D Barr http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/whats-your-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-140 Jason D Barr Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:19:10 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=532#comment-140 Yeah, I had a ton of bad habits and time wasters (still do, actually). I'll agree with you 100% on that. Working with passion does take a lot of energy. Thanks for coming back and clarifying! Yeah, I had a ton of bad habits and time wasters (still do, actually). I'll agree with you 100% on that. Working with passion does take a lot of energy. Thanks for coming back and clarifying!

]]> By: DilBert http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/whats-your-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-138 DilBert Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:03:47 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=532#comment-138 Sure, I can explain...at least I think I can. Pursuing my "likes" with passion requires ENERGY. And that energy cannot be exercised in short spurts. Sufficient TIME has to be mixed with that energy in order to bring power to the passion experience. "Free time" is not something that I have an abundance of, considering other obligations outside of my business life. Now the truth is, I could probably mange my time better than I do thereby producing some extra free time with which to pursue my likes passionately. Alas, I'm discovering more things that need improvement as I endeavor to Start Being My Best. Thanks for your input! Sure, I can explain…at least I think I can.

Pursuing my "likes" with passion requires ENERGY. And that energy cannot be exercised in short spurts. Sufficient TIME has to be mixed with that energy in order to bring power to the passion experience. "Free time" is not something that I have an abundance of, considering other obligations outside of my business life. Now the truth is, I could probably mange my time better than I do thereby producing some extra free time with which to pursue my likes passionately.

Alas, I'm discovering more things that need improvement as I endeavor to Start Being My Best. Thanks for your input!

]]> By: Jason D Barr http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/whats-your-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-134 Jason D Barr Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:13:26 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=532#comment-134 It's interesting that you bring this up, DilBert. Perhaps I'm misinterpreting your comment (forgive me if I am), but I'm curious to know why you feel you can't pursue likes with a passion unless there's a financial incentive. This blog, for instance, is something that I do in my free time. I'm not compensated in any way, but it provides an outlet for aspects of my personality that can't be fully (or even remotely) expressed in my daily work as a financial analyst. It allows me to achieve a balance that I need. I will agree with your premise that there are higher priorities in life than simply not doing anything you don't find rewarding in and of itself. That's such a key thought that we need to focus on, and I've got a post scheduled that deals a little bit with that issue. Thanks for bringing that to the forefront! It's interesting that you bring this up, DilBert. Perhaps I'm misinterpreting your comment (forgive me if I am), but I'm curious to know why you feel you can't pursue likes with a passion unless there's a financial incentive. This blog, for instance, is something that I do in my free time. I'm not compensated in any way, but it provides an outlet for aspects of my personality that can't be fully (or even remotely) expressed in my daily work as a financial analyst. It allows me to achieve a balance that I need.

I will agree with your premise that there are higher priorities in life than simply not doing anything you don't find rewarding in and of itself. That's such a key thought that we need to focus on, and I've got a post scheduled that deals a little bit with that issue. Thanks for bringing that to the forefront!

]]> By: DilBert http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/whats-your-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-133 DilBert Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:14:28 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=532#comment-133 Well...interesting discussion. Here's my take: If I have to find something that I like AND I'm also good at, I'll be awhile in the process. Not that that's all bad, but a person's only got so much time as you know. I've got plenty of things I like and maybe a few of those are things I'm good at. Finding the elements that make up passion PLUS making those elements marketable is key in my opinion. Very few of my likes are marketable to the point that the financial results are sufficient for me to pursue them with passion. What a sad commentary, you may say, to place a $ sign on your passion. Perhaps so, but for those who have others depending on them, there are higher priorities than just "finding your own star", having fun or not being miserable. Taking responsibility can be extremely rewarding even if the process is less than scintillating. Granted, there are those who can couple likes/loves & abilities/talents to equal marketable re$ult$. To them I sincerely say, "Good for You!" That is a truly awesome thing! However, until I find my way there (and yes, I'm still searching as well), I will be satisfied knowing that I'm doing what I'm called to do - being productive. Well…interesting discussion. Here's my take:

If I have to find something that I like AND I'm also good at, I'll be awhile in the process. Not that that's all bad, but a person's only got so much time as you know. I've got plenty of things I like and maybe a few of those are things I'm good at. Finding the elements that make up passion PLUS making those elements marketable is key in my opinion. Very few of my likes are marketable to the point that the financial results are sufficient for me to pursue them with passion. What a sad commentary, you may say, to place a $ sign on your passion. Perhaps so, but for those who have others depending on them, there are higher priorities than just "finding your own star", having fun or not being miserable. Taking responsibility can be extremely rewarding even if the process is less than scintillating.

Granted, there are those who can couple likes/loves & abilities/talents to equal marketable re$ult$. To them I sincerely say, "Good for You!" That is a truly awesome thing! However, until I find my way there (and yes, I'm still searching as well), I will be satisfied knowing that I'm doing what I'm called to do – being productive.

]]> By: steve weaver http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/whats-your-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-107 steve weaver Thu, 28 May 2009 01:17:13 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=532#comment-107 Good job again Jason, and Daniel too. I love my job, the only problem with it is that there isn't really enough work to support me this year. The funny part is I started going to auctions to try and buy stuff to resale at a profit. While figuring out how to market the items can often be frustrating, I discovered I love doing this! Sometimes I make a profit, at others I take a loss. The part I really like about it is my small contribution to shoppers. Everything I list on Amazon I ALWAYS make sure I have the lowest price. The funny part is I only have a few of whatever I'm selling and could care less about the profit (or even the loss.....lol) so I'm constantly getting these other sellers to lower their prices. And I enjoy discovering how in tune I am with what people might want. I laugh at myself when I buy things that NOBODY wants and refer to those times as, "paying the ignorance tax". My take on it is that I'm having fun. If I break even or even make a profit so much the better! Better to be my own boss and lose my fanny, than punch a clock somewhere and be miserable doing it. Your point and mine is the same: as long as you earn enough to survive, it's got to be better to be having as much fun as you can while doing it. Good job again Jason, and Daniel too. I love my job, the only problem with it is that there isn’t really enough work to support me this year. The funny part is I started going to auctions to try and buy stuff to resale at a profit. While figuring out how to market the items can often be frustrating, I discovered I love doing this! Sometimes I make a profit, at others I take a loss. The part I really like about it is my small contribution to shoppers. Everything I list on Amazon I ALWAYS make sure I have the lowest price. The funny part is I only have a few of whatever I’m selling and could care less about the profit (or even the loss…..lol) so I’m constantly getting these other sellers to lower their prices. And I enjoy discovering how in tune I am with what people might want. I laugh at myself when I buy things that NOBODY wants and refer to those times as, “paying the ignorance tax”. My take on it is that I’m having fun. If I break even or even make a profit so much the better! Better to be my own boss and lose my fanny, than punch a clock somewhere and be miserable doing it. Your point and mine is the same: as long as you earn enough to survive, it’s got to be better to be having as much fun as you can while doing it.

]]> By: Jason http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/whats-your-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-103 Jason Tue, 26 May 2009 15:41:56 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=532#comment-103 Thanks, Daniel. It personally took me a long time to believe that it <em>was</em> that simple. BTW, saw <a href="http://www.copyblogger.com/golden-rule-of-online-marketing/" rel="nofollow">the great write-up</a> on Copyblogger this morning. Great exposure for you; congrats! Thanks, Daniel. It personally took me a long time to believe that it was that simple. BTW, saw the great write-up on Copyblogger this morning. Great exposure for you; congrats!

]]> By: Daniel Edlen http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/whats-your-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Daniel Edlen Tue, 26 May 2009 15:28:59 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=532#comment-102 I like how simply the Venn diagram works! My process was soooo random, probably why it took 25 years of undirected exploration to find it. Then I got fired, sorry, I resigned. I love how Life works. Peace. @vinylart I like how simply the Venn diagram works! My process was soooo random, probably why it took 25 years of undirected exploration to find it. Then I got fired, sorry, I resigned. I love how Life works.

Peace.
@vinylart

]]> By: Jason http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/whats-your-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Jason Tue, 26 May 2009 14:40:48 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=532#comment-100 I heard a saying one time: "Wherever you go, there you are". I'm not sure if I took the intended meaning from it, but I think it's about exactly what you said in your comment, Victoria. Being at peace in your situation, whatever that situation is, is a key to a healthy life. And, you can even be that way if you're trying to change the situation you're in. Patience is a virtue for a reason. Thanks for commenting! I heard a saying one time: “Wherever you go, there you are”. I’m not sure if I took the intended meaning from it, but I think it’s about exactly what you said in your comment, Victoria. Being at peace in your situation, whatever that situation is, is a key to a healthy life. And, you can even be that way if you’re trying to change the situation you’re in. Patience is a virtue for a reason. Thanks for commenting!

]]> By: Victoria http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/05/whats-your-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-99 Victoria Tue, 26 May 2009 13:43:26 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=532#comment-99 I'm one of the "lucky" ones to have a great job doing what I love. As with any opportunity, there are benefits and disadvantages but I think happiness comes from making peace with the situation. The benefits far outweigh the disadvantages. It seems to me that many people are unhappy because they look for the "perfect" job, mate, etc; or they strive without clear ideas of what success looks like and how much is enough. Thanks for the great blog! I’m one of the “lucky” ones to have a great job doing what I love. As with any opportunity, there are benefits and disadvantages but I think happiness comes from making peace with the situation. The benefits far outweigh the disadvantages. It seems to me that many people are unhappy because they look for the “perfect” job, mate, etc; or they strive without clear ideas of what success looks like and how much is enough.

Thanks for the great blog!

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