3Channel the Passion

Without passion, you don’t have energy;without energy, you have nothing.Nothing great in the worldhas been accomplished without passion.

DONALD TRUMP

Have you ever had a friend begin to tell you about a funny weekend escapade and start laughing while telling the tale? Their amusement in setting the scene brings a smile to your face before you actually understand the crux of what happened. You’re laughing along with them before they even get to the punch line of their story. In other words, it’s their amusement—as much as their story—that creates your entertainment.

In much the same way, your passion about an idea or topic generates interest in others. You often hear it said of others, “She has a zest for life.” “He has a ...

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