Do What Makes Your Heart Sing

Passion, energy, and enthusiasm are powerful forces. In fact, Carmine Gallo writes that the most popular TED TALK speakers share something in common - a passion, an obsession they must share with others. Successful speakers can't wait to share their ideas, and they have a charisma that is directly associated with their passion and joy for what they do.

I would argue that the best coaches and teachers share the same passion, joy, and obsession for what they do. A school administrator that I respect once told me, "I hire for energy, and I train for skill. The best teachers that I have been around aren't always the most skilled teachers, but they have the best energy. They have an energy that is contagious. They are like magnets that people - students, parents, and other teachers - are drawn to."

I recently started reading Gallo's book called Talk Like Ted thinking that I was going to learn more about public speaking, but instead, I learned about the importance of finding your passion and bringing energy and enthusiasm to everything you do.

In Talk Like Ted, Gallo writes that science confirms that passion and energy are contagious. The people we coach, teach, and lead can feel our energy, and they can feel and are inspired by our passion.

I once read that passion is love in action. Passion expert Melissa Cardon defines passion as a positive, intense feeling that you experience for something that is profoundly meaningful for you as an individual.

We are inspired, fall in love with, and are motivated by PEOPLE. We run through the wall for PEOPLE. Our passion can energize and inspire us and those around us. Great coaches and leaders can appeal to and touch the hearts of the people they lead. Be someone that people want to listen to and follow by discovering your passion. Talk Like Ted quotes a popular speech by Steve Jobs:

"Find your passion. Get inspired to be inspiring. Find what makes your heart sing and share it with the world."

We all have the ability to push the limits of our potential, and passion, enthusiasm, and the right mindset are the forces that do it.

ASK YOURSELF

1 - What do I do?
I coach multiple sports, and I make blog posts.

2 - What am I passionate about?
I am passionate about helping others grow and become better versions of themselves.

3 - What makes your heart sing?
My heart sings when I can help someone and they light up with joy and excitement.