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Why Is Passion Important for Success in Life?

By Carmen Jacob — 2020

You probably heard people say that passion is important in all aspects of life. But have you wondered why? We asked 12 experts, why is passion important for success in life.

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How I Became an Entrepreneur at 66 | Paul Tasner

It’s never too late to reinvent yourself. Take it from Paul Tasner—after working continuously for other people for 40 years, he founded his own start-up at age 66, pairing his idea for a business with his experience and passion. And he’s not alone.

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2017
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Profiles of Purpose: Yes She Can

Elsie Dogbeah, owner of Home Fresh Foods, an agro-processor of African ethnic foods, shares her passion for creating a woman-centric business.

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2017
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Profiles of Purpose: An Ace Entrepreneur

Eni Ibukun Adebayo, founder of CleanAce Dry Cleaners, explains how he’s expanding his family business and developing entrepreneurs through training.

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2017
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What Fuels Creativity?

We are all born creative but what we often lose sight of is the spark that ignites creativity, the inspiration that drives us back to the childhood enthusiasm to learn, explore, fail and discover.

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2015
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Adam Grant: How to Stop Languishing and Start Finding Flow | TED

Have you found yourself staying up late, joylessly bingeing TV shows and doomscrolling through the news, or simply navigating your day uninspired and aimless? Chances are you’re languishing, says organizational psychologist Adam Grant—a psychic malaise that has become all too common after many...

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Adam Grant
2021
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Lesbian Passion: Loving Ourselves and Each Other

Drawing on her own and others' experiences, Loulan explores what it means to be lesbian: how we live our lives and how we want to live our lives - with passion - "passion is not only about sex, but about the life force that energizes it.

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JoAnn Loulan
1987
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Feeling Stuck? DON’T “Follow Your Passion” (and What to Do Instead)

Are you feeling stuck in your career? PLEASE don’t follow your passion! This video discusses why you shouldn’t follow your passion and why to follow your passion is bad advice.

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2020
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On the Move: A Life

When Oliver Sacks was twelve years old, a perceptive schoolmaster wrote in his report: “Sacks will go far, if he does not go too far.” It is now abundantly clear that Sacks has never stopped going.

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Oliver Sacks
2015
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5 Rules to Follow as You Find Your Spark by Simon Sinek

In this video from our Signature Event, author, optimist & TED celebrity, Simon Sinek, gives 5 rules to follow as you find your spark.

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Simon Sinek
2016
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Finding Your Element: How to Discover Your Talents and Passions and Transform Your Life

The New York Times bestselling author of The Element gives readers an inspirational and practical guide to self-improvement, happiness, creativity, and personal transformation. You, Your Child, and School is forthcoming from Viking.

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Ken Robinson, Lou Aronica
2025
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