One Common Trait of Successful People
Yesterday I reviewed a book named “The Work” by Wes Moore. This was easily one of the most inspirational books I’ve ever read. Today I found myself flipping through it and came across a quote from Moore I highlighted to remind me about one of the secrets to success:
One thing I began to realize in my travels was that everyone I met who was truly successful–whether in business, in philanthropic work, in human rights, in government, or in raising a family–shared one common trait: they were fanatically passionate about the work they did. They breathed it. They needed it. It was their lifeblood. Really, think about it: name one person in your own life who fits any description of unassailable success who is not driven by that kind of clarifying passion.
I believe it’s each of our duties to continuously search for that something that we are “fanatically” passionate about and make that our life’s work. It’s safe to say that if the work you’re doing today does not put this type of fire in your belly, you can still have a good life. You can even have a great life. However, if you never find that “clarifying” passion for your life’s work, it’s unlikely that you will live your best life.