Quotes about Passion

Only a monomaniac gets anything done.

Find three hobbies you love: one to make you money, one to keep you in shape, and one to be creative.

Do you want to become a true messenger of the Lord with fire burning in your bones? Then have the Man of fire dwelling in your heart. Abandon any attempts to build your own kingdom or ministry. Forget about building your own empire; build His instead. Worship God passionately. Consecrate yourself to Him to be His holy dwelling place.

John, who was transformed into a passionate lover of God, had lost everything he knew in order to come into that which he did not yet know. Oh, the cost of authentic discipleship!

no one's upset by what you're saying, you're probably not pushing hard enough. (And you're probably boring, too.)

Instead, call someone. Write a personal note. If you read a story about a similar company or product, contact the journalist who wrote it. Pitch her with some passion, some interest, some life. Do something meaningful. Be remarkable. Stand out. Be unforgettable. That's how you'll get the best coverage.

We're willing to loase some customers if it means that others love our products intensely. That's our line in the sand.

You're better off with a kick-ass half than a half-assed whole.

The number one counter to distractions is interesting, fulfilling work.

Having an enemy gives you a great story to tell customers, too. Taking a stand always stands out. People get stoked by conflict. They take sides. Passions are ignited. And that's a good way to get people to take notice.

Keep in mind why you're doing what you're doing. Great businesses have a point of view, not just a product or service. You have to believe in something. You need to have a backbone. You need to know what you're willing to fight for. And then you need to show the world.

The new luxury is to shed the shackles of deferred living—to pursue your passions now, while you're still working.