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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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Angela Lee Duckworth: Grit—the Power of Passion and Determination

Definitions of “success” typically include one or more of the following: achievement, accomplishment, attainment and triumph. Each word is positive and uplifting, evoking a sense of satisfaction and worth.

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Angela Duckworth
2016
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth

Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled.

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Angela Duckworth
2013
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Poet Mark Nepo: How to Fulfill Your Greatest Desire | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network

Mark Nepo says that for many years, he wanted to be a great poet. Now, he says, his heart's desire is to be the poem. Watch as he explains how every person can make their greatest passions a reality.

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Mark Nepo
2013
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Dealing with Negative Emotions

His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s advice on how to deal with negative emotions during his meeting with a group of young women at his residence in Dharamshala, HP, India on April 27, 2018.

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The Dalai Lama
2018
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The Secret to Ending Mental Illness | Dr. Daniel Amen on Health Theory

Daniel Amen wants to see the end of mental illness, and he may very well achieve his goal.

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Daniel Amen
2020
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Richard Davidson, PhD - the Science of Mindfulness

Davidson describes what he describes as "contemplative neuroscience."

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Richard Davidson
2018
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Meditation, Science & the Mind - Pt. 1 - Dr. Richard Davidson - Benefits of Meditation on the Brain

The impact of meditation on cultivating more positive emotional qualities.

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Richard Davidson
2011
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The Science of a Happy Mind, Part 2 | Nat Geo Live

Renowned neuroscientist Richard Davidson is finding that happiness is something we can cultivate and a skill that can be learned. Working with the Dalai Lama, Davidson is investigating the far-reaching impact of mindfulness, meditation, and the cultivation of kindness on human health and well-being.

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Richard Davidson
2016
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How Mindfulness Changes the Emotional Life of Our Brains | Richard J. Davidson | TEDxSanFrancisco

“Why is it that some people are more vulnerable to life’s slings and arrows and others more resilient?” In this eye-opening talk, Richard Davidson discusses how mindfulness can improve well-being and outlines strategies to boost four components of a healthy mind: awareness, connection,...

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Richard Davidson
2019
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The Heart-Brain Connection: The Neuroscience of Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning

Neuroscientist Richard Davidson presents his research on how social and emotional learning can affect the brain.

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Richard Davidson
2010
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