The Power of Passion: At Work, At Home, and In Life
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Transcript of The Power of Passion: At Work, At Home, and In Life
Defining Passion
My Story
The “Gig Economy” – (AKA The New
Entrepreneurship)
Passion and its impact on your career
Tactical ideas to help you pursue your passion
Closing Thoughts
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The Power of Passion #thepowerofpassion @jenfisherfw
I am the Lead Singer, Business Manager, and
“part-time country music rockster”
in the band
Sugar Shot(And I play in another band called Finding Friday)
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Your passion can be anything
that simultaneously challenges
you, intrigues you and motivates
you. Contrary to the idea that
doing what you love makes
work effortless, a passion puts
you to work!
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Tips for Finding Your Passion
1. Try different things
2. Do research
3. Talk to others about their passions
4. Stay true to yourself and figure out your underlying values
5. Focus on yourself, not on others
6. Let go of your fear
7. Forget about money
8. Fill out the “Like it, Love it, Hate it” worksheet
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He was fired by a newspaper editor because, "he lacked imagination and
had no good ideas." The Power of Passion #thepowerofpassion @jenfisherfw
Teachers told him he was "too stupid to learn anything." Work was no better, as he
was fired from his first two jobs for not being productive enough
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The first book by this author received 30 rejections, finally causing him to give up and
throw it in the trash. His wife fished it out and encouraged him to resubmit it.
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After one of his performances, a stage manager told him "You ain't goin' nowhere, son. You
ought to go back to drivin' a truck.“
He went on to be one of the most recognized names in music history!
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This famous actress was told by her drama instructors to try another
profession. She went on to become a household name.
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Ideas to Get You Started
• If you like to write…start a blog
• Like to knit…make hats for preemies
• Like to sing or play an instrument…go to an open mic
• Like to act…join a local theater production
Other ideas
• Offer lessons teaching what you love
• Network with others who have similar passions
• Look for people who could benefit from your skills and talent
• Build a portfolio of your work online
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The Power of Passion #thepowerofpassion @jenfisherfw
Jennifer [email protected]
www.jenthreepointzero.com
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