I was reading an article the other day in Reader’s Digest, and it was an interview with George Stroumboulopoulos – a Canadian television and radio personality, and best known as the host of CBC Television’s The Hour, a talk show about the world's current events. There was one question, and his answer in particular, that really resonated with me.
Reader’s Digest: What attractes you to a guest?
Stroumboulopoulos: I like honest people. And people who like to work. Creative, dedicated work-horses. Because I like it when it’s not a job, it’s a drive.
I interpret the ‘drive’ that he sepaks about as passion. I believe that success is the result of putting your heart, and mind into something to create meaningful work. A great ‘real time’ example of this comes from a conference that Malcom Gladwell gave in San Fransisco. He said that Bill Gates got up at 2:00am to program as a teenager, while the Beatles played together 1200 times, far more that most bands, before they ever got famous.
Reader’s Digest: What attractes you to a guest?
Stroumboulopoulos: I like honest people. And people who like to work. Creative, dedicated work-horses. Because I like it when it’s not a job, it’s a drive.
I interpret the ‘drive’ that he sepaks about as passion. I believe that success is the result of putting your heart, and mind into something to create meaningful work. A great ‘real time’ example of this comes from a conference that Malcom Gladwell gave in San Fransisco. He said that Bill Gates got up at 2:00am to program as a teenager, while the Beatles played together 1200 times, far more that most bands, before they ever got famous.
Think about it – you spend how many hours per day, per week, month, year at work? Life is too short to not love the work you do. Loving your job will go a long way to loving your life - so, take the time to find your passion. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life of fulfillment and happiness.
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Solid post!
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