I started the "Follow Your Passion" Facebook group as an opportunity to help others in their
quest of following their passions, those going through the evolutions of career
change or those who have hit discouraging moments and are in need of uplifting
encouragement and advice. This group is all about helping…we aren’t saying that
everyone has to quit their jobs in order to follow their passions; we are
simply saying “Follow Your Passion.: If you have read my previous post...you'll understand what that means. If you haven't joined the "Follow Your Passion" Facebook group and you would like to, just send a
request to the page and I'll add you.
I asked the Facebook group,"What are the top essential habits
of highly passionate people?" These are the answers we received...I love
them all. I took the twelve answers and put what I believe to be their meaning.
Take a look...
1) Patience - hone in on passion with patience. Be
intentional in waiting for those
moments when you can honestly say this is my passion. Do not let it be mistaken
for a wild fling. Be ready by giving that passion time to develop. Without
patience we would not make the right decisions. Important: Patience does not
mean "putting it off until tomorrow." Realize when it’s time and get
started!
2) Persistence- sometimes we don't realize how close
we are to success! We must realize what motivates us and use it to our advantage.
I love the old saying by Franklin Roosevelt - "When you have come to the
end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on." There will be times when you
feel as if you don’t have the strength to go on. That's when it may be time to take a break.
Tie that knot, hang on and rest for a minute. Then get back at it!!!
3) Dedication - staying the course. Being diligent
to your cause. It requires commitment and perseverance. Just remember to stop
and smell the roses once in awhile.
4) Optimism - this makes me think of the saying
"Is the glass half full or half empty?" Having a positive attitude
gives us greater joy on a day-to-day basis. Hanging out with positive people
makes for a better optimistic view of what's going on around you.
5) Open-minded - being receptive to new ways or new
ideas. Flexible. Willing to change.
6) Leave the
naysayers behind - these
people will always be around us. Finding those who will counter balance them is
the key. The naysayers may be some of the most important people in your life so
the best thing is to just let them be. Find people whom you can connect with
and talk to about your dreams and aspirations. Find people who will encourage
you along the way.
7) Stay focused
on the goal - Life has a way
of adding distractions along the way. We must first determine our goal and use
our time wisely to achieve it.
8) Consistency - we all need structure, focus,
and experience. Being consistent helps build your technique, your form and your
skills. Sometimes we must consistently refocus our minds and keep on the task
at hand. This allows us to keep from getting distracted. It's a lot easier to
be consistent with the things we love...
9) Belief
in oneself - never give up.
Never forget you have it within you to succeed. Your self confidence stems from
the belief of who you think you are, who you want to become, and what you
believe in.
10) Be Amazing -
you are amazing. You are an inspiration to others. Be authentic. An amazing
person makes a difference in other people's lives.
11) Supportive
friends - share your passion
with like-minded, positive and supportive people. I like to call this my
supportive community.
12) Wine - my belief in Great Wine is that it brings
something magical to the table when you share it with Wonderful friends and
Awesome food...
Follow Your Passion
Cynthia Cosco
