Passion, Commitment and Energy - An Unbeatable Combination

Have you ever tried to keep something you really like, or something you're really excited about, at arm's length? It's almost impossible! Whether it's a relationship, an assignment, a ball game, an interest - when we get really excited and passionate about it, we get close – we embrace the moment and the thing that has us so involved. And when we do that, good things happen. Do you recall what it felt like when you really embraced something – the excitement, the clarity, the commitment, the passion?

It takes that clarity, that excitement, that passion, to be successful in whatever we want to do.

And yet, how often do we catch ourselves holding back – holding our arms out and saying “ Wait,” rather than engaging with whatever it is that wants to engage us. And in a very short time, the opportunity to engage is gone – never to be be recaptured. One more stone unturned, one more bell not answered, one less chance at the brass ring.

Even the most optimistic, opportunistic person has had exciting things pass them by – there are only so many hours in the day. Think how many more real opportunities for engagement pass by those of us who, for whatever the reasons, are pessimists, are fearful, are concerned most with consequences. Study after study shows that the vast majority of people are more motivated to act from a fear of loss than from an opportunity for gain. And if you're acting from fear or from avoidance, your performance is really limited. Chances of really succeeding can't be found in trying to limit loss or avoid a fear.

The secret to success is found when we act on things that excite us – that make us feel positively that we can succeed, that make us believe in our own ability and worthiness, that make us step out of our comfort zone and reach.

Real success is found beyond our reach, beyond our comfort zone, beyond where we thought we could ever go. It is found with excitement, passion, clarity of purpose and commitment. It is found through risk, and personal belief, and the support of other believers.

It's found in behavior best described by this piece of advice:

“Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt before, dance like nobody is watching.- and take a chance like you're the luckiest person in the world.”

What a great way to lead our lives! Start today.

Written by Andy Cox, President
Cox Consulting Group LLC, 4049 E Vista Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85032, Ph:602-795-4100; Fax: 602-795-4800; E Mail: andycox@coxconsultgroup.com; Website: http://www.coxconsultgroup.com/
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