Got Passion?
July 1st, 2008 by Ana Scherer
I know, I know… The Olympics again?
I am sorry but I can’t help but talk about it! I was a highly competitive athlete and during these Olympic months I get the Olympic fever. Besides, sports are great examples for my life coaching. That’s where most of my analogies and metaphors come from. Having said that, get ready for another one! It has to do with PASSION!
You can’t help but notice the passion all over an athlete’s life. How else would they endure countless hours of training? They know that the hard work will pay off. This way of thinking gets them thru the hardest of practices; to a point where they even enjoy it. Why is that? How is it that challenging your body to the max will give you a sense of pleasure and accomplishment? It has to do with CLARITY.
Clarity about what you want will bring out the passion inside of you. The passion will make you endure and even enjoy the hard work in order to get your dreams and goals realized. Hard to believe? Watch the Olympics then. Emulate the athlete’s spirit and match your actions with your dreams and goals. Then, let it go! The process looks like this:
1. The athletes are very clear about what they want: Get to the Olympics.
2. Then, they put their attention and actions toward making it happen. They practice hard and focus on the final objective at all times.
3. The final part is the actual performance. They let go and put all the hard work into action.
I invite you to inquire about what would bring your passion out in the open. Nothing is too crazy or impossible. You have all the resources inside your heart and imagination. You can go there and think about what brings you joy, happiness, a smile to your face and a good feeling in your heart. Write it down and look for areas in your life where you can make your passion flourish.
Every successful athlete, entrepreneur, philanthropist, writer, singer, had only a dream to begin with. They identified their passion and went for it. That’s the spirit I want you to emulate! Get inspired while watching the Games this summer!
With energy (and passion),
Ana