Success Is A Choice Ch 3

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What is considered more important than talent according to the content?

  • Intelligence
  • Hard work
  • Passion (correct)
  • Planning

What group had the majority of millionaires after twenty years in the study mentioned?

  • Group A, who chose careers for money
  • Randomly selected individuals
  • Group B, who pursued their passions (correct)
  • Those with great talent but no passion

According to the insights shared, what can passion do for a person's talent?

  • Enhance it (correct)
  • Make it less energetic
  • Weaken it
  • Make talent irrelevant

What does the old saying suggest about finding enjoyable work?

<p>You may find fulfillment in activities for free (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the content suggest is evident when someone dislikes their work?

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What did Socrates use to illustrate the importance of truly wanting knowledge?

<p>He held the young man underwater. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what helps turn 'have-tos' into 'want-tos'?

<p>Passion and desire. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What three elements did the speaker identify as part of their secret to maintaining passion?

<p>Giftedness, impact, and purpose. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the speaker's attitude towards studying change when moving from high school to college?

<p>He became interested in subjects that mattered to him. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker suggest is the greatest loss in life?

<p>What dies inside of us while we live. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What quality did executives identify as the most important for success?

<p>Enthusiasm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for passion to be effective in achieving success?

<p>Priorities aligned with passion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase would likely come from a firefighter in the context of passion?

<p>It’s not in the budget. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What metaphor is used to describe the significance of aligning priorities with passion?

<p>Lighting a fireplace (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What danger is associated with compromising one’s passions and priorities?

<p>Not fully utilizing one’s talents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Passion

A strong feeling of enthusiasm and interest in something, driving someone to achieve their goals.

Passion vs. Talent

Passion is more important than talent for success. Passionate individuals can overcome lack of talent, while talented but unpassionate individuals may struggle.

Passion and Career Choice

Choosing a career path based on passion (pursuing a desired field even when money is not initially prioritized) leads to significantly higher chances of success, especially in wealth creation.

Passion and Achievement

Passion is the driving force for achievement. A genuine love for the work you do fuels success, even more than effort.

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Passion and Energy

Passion creates energy and enthusiasm and allows individuals to persevere despite setbacks.

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Passion

A strong feeling of enthusiasm or interest in something, motivating you to work hard toward a goal.

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Passion increases willpower

Strong passion makes achieving goals easier by making you want to do it more.

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Passion produces energy

Passion provides motivation and enthusiasm for the tasks involved, turning a difficult process into an enjoyable pursuit.

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Passion is the foundation for excellence

Finding your passion and focusing on work related to it can boost performance and achievement.

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Discovering passion

Identifying what truly excites and motivates you by asking questions like: what do you sing about? what do you cry about? and what do you dream about?

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Importance of passion

Passion is not merely a positive feeling, but a crucial driving force for meaningful achievement.

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Achieving goals

The process of successfully completing targets by identifying passion and maintaining desire.

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Passion vs. Performance

A person may be seen as high energy for their high performance, but this is related to the degree of passion they have.

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Purpose vs. passion

Passion focuses on activity, interest and enjoyment, while purpose focuses on a meaningful cause or contribution to society.

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Passion's Role in Success

Passion, or a strong enthusiasm, is a crucial element for achieving success, more important than talent alone. It energizes talent and drives excellence.

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Passion's Contagious Nature

Passion in one person can inspire and motivate others, creating a positive ripple effect. Effective leaders often possess and embody this contagious zeal.

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Prioritizing Passion

To achieve goals aligned with your passion, you must prioritize these goals above other considerations and expectations, potentially making changes in your work or life.

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Protecting Your Passion

Passion needs nurturing and protection from external negativity and those who doubt or discourage your aspirations.

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Firelighters vs. Firefighters

Firelighters support and encourage passion, while firefighters discourage passion, often using limiting language and negativity (e.g., claims of impracticality or impossibilities).

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Passion vs. Prudence

Passion and talent aren't meant to be prudent. They should strive for joy and fulfillment.

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The importance of Purpose

Finding a purpose that ignites passion is crucial in life; to have passion without a purpose isn't enough; the life itself isn't worth living.

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Firefighter Phrases

Firefighters use phrases such as "It's not in the budget," or "That's not practical," to dissuade you from pursuing your passion.

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Study Notes

Passion and Success

  • Passion is more crucial than a plan for achieving goals.
  • Passion fuels energy and perseverance, regardless of failures or opposition.
  • Passion energizes talent, making a passionate person with limited talent outperform a passive person with greater talent.
  • A study of 1,500 people over 20 years found that those passionate about their career paths were significantly more likely to become millionaires.

The Power of Passion

  • Passion is the first step to achievement; a lack of passion hinders achievement.
  • Passion is the desire to pursue something.
  • Socrates' example illustrates how passion and desire are essential for gaining knowledge and skills.
  • Passion boosts willpower: what you want to do (want-tos) trumps what you have to do (have-tos).
  • Passion ignites energy and excitement, making the journey enjoyable.
  • Passion is essential to feel alive, prevent burnout, and accomplish great things.

Discovering and Maintaining Passion

  • Passion can transform someone from average to excellent.
  • Passion is an internal driving force, and an essential component in success.
  • Passion is contagious; inspiring others through your own enthusiasm often leads to success.
  • To find your passion: ask yourself what you sing about, cry about, and dream about.
  • Identify your strengths, impact your work has, and your purpose.
  • Protect your passion from those who try to extinguish it with negativity, doubt, and limitations.

Prioritizing Passion

  • Prioritize your life according to your passion.
  • Aligning priorities with passion is often risky, but regret is worse than the risk of change.
  • Firelighters help nourish passion, while firefighters discourage it and lead to stagnation.
  • Surround yourself with firelighters who will encourage and inspire you.

Pursuing Passion

  • Passion and significant commitment without a complex plan can still lead to fulfillment.
  • Passion energizes talent to achieve extraordinary success beyond limitations of talent.
  • Passion inspires others, enabling you to make a significant impact.

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