Starting Over: Discover and Live Your Passion

Is your new year is off to a fantastic start? I hope so! And I hope you took some time to consider the questions from my previous blog post. I say this, not because I want you to dwell on the past, but because it’s important to have a clear picture of where you want to go and to understand what may be standing in your way. One way to break through success barriers is to be certain that your passion and purpose are in alignment with your goals. If they aren’t, you may want to reevaluate those goals.

This past week, I’ve been listening to Gary Vaynerchuk’s book, Crush It! The intensity of the author’s passion for his work is enviable. The pervasive theme of the book is that passion is critical for over-the-top success. We can achieve mediocre success easily enough by plodding along in comfortable routines, but to create a life that really thrills you, unabashed passion is required.

What are you passionate about?

Is your passion part of your daily life? If not, how can you shift your circumstances to make living your passion a priority?

Remember, success is personal—each individual has her own definition—and the same applies to passion. You can’t live someone else’s dream for your life. So, as you begin 2010, check your goals, making sure they are yours and that they align with your passion. When you do, pursuing them will not only be easier, but far more rewarding.

Additional Reading

• 2009 in Review
• Reinventing Your Career: Success Tips from Debra Cohen
• Reinventing Your Career