Comments on: What passion looks like http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/ Engagement for the next generation Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:50:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Modite - How I got my dream job (and survived) http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-33793 Modite - How I got my dream job (and survived) Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:14:26 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-33793 [...] I felt a huge sense of relief, and full from a big plate of humble pie, I applied for and started my next job a short two weeks later. And then, a short two months after that, my body decided to send me to the emergency room. The day that I got out of the hospital, my boyfriend broke up with me. [...] […] I felt a huge sense of relief, and full from a big plate of humble pie, I applied for and started my next job a short two weeks later. And then, a short two months after that, my body decided to send me to the emergency room. The day that I got out of the hospital, my boyfriend broke up with me. […]

]]> By: Modite - Social media doesn’t create new generation leaders http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-18252 Modite - Social media doesn’t create new generation leaders Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:48:56 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-18252 [...] New here? Check out some recent posts: Helping your career when you’re not middle-class 12 reasons why being a woman leader is challenging What passion looks like 7 steps to getting meetings with movers and shakers Purge first. Creativity second. [...] […] New here? Check out some recent posts: Helping your career when you’re not middle-class 12 reasons why being a woman leader is challenging What passion looks like 7 steps to getting meetings with movers and shakers Purge first. Creativity second. […]

]]> By: Newly Corporate » Blog Archive » How to Buckle Down and Get it Done! http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-18126 Newly Corporate » Blog Archive » How to Buckle Down and Get it Done! Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:17:02 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-18126 [...] 5) Acceptance:  Most important I feel is acceptance.  I put myself in this situation so I can’t be upset with anyone.  I know it will make me a better accountant and I know it will end eventually.  Accepting that you will be really busy will help you plan and deal with it when it comes.  Besides if its your passion, you pushing yourself is a must. [...] […] 5) Acceptance:  Most important I feel is acceptance.  I put myself in this situation so I can’t be upset with anyone.  I know it will make me a better accountant and I know it will end eventually.  Accepting that you will be really busy will help you plan and deal with it when it comes.  Besides if its your passion, you pushing yourself is a must. […]

]]> By: Modite - Helping your career when you’re not middle class http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-15799 Modite - Helping your career when you’re not middle class Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:40:32 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-15799 [...] Maybe it’s related directly to what you’re doing now. Or maybe you start a group of co-workers to green the workplace practices of your employer. Or you develop a set of best practices for your peers. Or you could develop and manage an informal mentoring program within the company. You define your success. True fulfillment isn’t created by your employer, anyway. It’s created when you push yourself. [...] […] Maybe it’s related directly to what you’re doing now. Or maybe you start a group of co-workers to green the workplace practices of your employer. Or you develop a set of best practices for your peers. Or you could develop and manage an informal mentoring program within the company. You define your success. True fulfillment isn’t created by your employer, anyway. It’s created when you push yourself. […]

]]> By: Modite - Helping your career when you’re not middle class http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-15798 Modite - Helping your career when you’re not middle class Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:36:04 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-15798 [...] Maybe it’s related directly to what you’re doing now. Or maybe you start a group of co-workers to green the workplace practices of your employer. Or you meet with your co-workers after work and discover what they believe could be improved, and then improve it. Or you could develop and manage an informal mentoring program within the company. You define your success. True fulfillment isn’t created by your employer, anyway. It’s created when you push yourself. [...] […] Maybe it’s related directly to what you’re doing now. Or maybe you start a group of co-workers to green the workplace practices of your employer. Or you meet with your co-workers after work and discover what they believe could be improved, and then improve it. Or you could develop and manage an informal mentoring program within the company. You define your success. True fulfillment isn’t created by your employer, anyway. It’s created when you push yourself. […]

]]> By: Karen Hartline http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-15738 Karen Hartline Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:55:15 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-15738 Isn't it great to be able to recognize the fear in our life and turn it into passion? I'm becoming more and more aware of what I'm passionate about and am excited to pursue those things. Is it all enjoyable? Nope, terrifying at times and I feel like a failure others, but I wouldn't have it any other way. It's all of that mixed together that drives me to do what I love. Continue to pursue the passion. Let it drive you, especially when you think you can't handle it anymore. Isn’t it great to be able to recognize the fear in our life and turn it into passion? I’m becoming more and more aware of what I’m passionate about and am excited to pursue those things. Is it all enjoyable? Nope, terrifying at times and I feel like a failure others, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s all of that mixed together that drives me to do what I love.

Continue to pursue the passion. Let it drive you, especially when you think you can’t handle it anymore.

]]> By: Ray Chung’s Online Journal » Blog Archive » What is RRS feeds? http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-13356 Ray Chung’s Online Journal » Blog Archive » What is RRS feeds? Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:34:07 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-13356 [...] Rebecca Thorman “So, it’s hard. And it’s work. And sometimes it’s pure terror. But that’s passion in a nutshell. You wake up and you can’t imagine doing anything else. You do it because there is no other way to be.” [...] […] Rebecca Thorman “So, it’s hard. And it’s work. And sometimes it’s pure terror. But that’s passion in a nutshell. You wake up and you can’t imagine doing anything else. You do it because there is no other way to be.” […]

]]> By: Nathan http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-12228 Nathan Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:38:42 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-12228 i love your website - it's so passionate, honest and real. i particularly like what you said about life and risk taking: "Why we’re always so afraid of conflict, diversity, adversity has never made sense to me. I have no patience for people who are sanctimoniously happy all the time. It means they haven’t taken enough risks. Success is directly related to how hard you push yourself." that's what life is about - pushing yourself, stepping outside your comfort zone (which isn't always fun) and challenging how you live your life to get the most out of it i love your website - it’s so passionate, honest and real. i particularly like what you said about life and risk taking:

“Why we’re always so afraid of conflict, diversity, adversity has never made sense to me. I have no patience for people who are sanctimoniously happy all the time. It means they haven’t taken enough risks.

Success is directly related to how hard you push yourself.”

that’s what life is about - pushing yourself, stepping outside your comfort zone (which isn’t always fun) and challenging how you live your life to get the most out of it

]]> By: Kate http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-12127 Kate Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:45:12 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-12127 One thing I like about you is that you are always pushing yourself, but you're human about it. You're not afraid to admit that it hurt, or was difficult, or made you cry. Sometimes I really envy you in your determination and bravery. I wish I could move across the country (but I can't because my husband is in graduate school). I wish I had a job. But one thing I really get out of your writing is hope that at some point, if I keep trying, I'll get somewhere. One thing I like about you is that you are always pushing yourself, but you’re human about it. You’re not afraid to admit that it hurt, or was difficult, or made you cry. Sometimes I really envy you in your determination and bravery. I wish I could move across the country (but I can’t because my husband is in graduate school). I wish I had a job. But one thing I really get out of your writing is hope that at some point, if I keep trying, I’ll get somewhere.

]]> By: Rebecca Thorman http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-11781 Rebecca Thorman Mon, 03 Dec 2007 05:23:52 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/29/what-passion-looks-like/#comment-11781 @ Dan - yes, trying with that one :) @ Greg - good choice! @ Bill - yes, Johannes is not very nice to me sometimes... ;) @ Melissa- Oh so painful and similar to my plight! Without the pregnancy bit though, and I don't have to do it anymore. This was all last year. You definitely get used to it, and it's strange to think of what you can conquer once you do.. ;) Glad you and your children are healthy! @ Dan - yes, trying with that one :)

@ Greg - good choice!

@ Bill - yes, Johannes is not very nice to me sometimes… ;)

@ Melissa- Oh so painful and similar to my plight! Without the pregnancy bit though, and I don’t have to do it anymore. This was all last year. You definitely get used to it, and it’s strange to think of what you can conquer once you do.. ;) Glad you and your children are healthy!

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