pur·pose
/ˈpərpəs/
- verb
1. have as one's intention or objective.
· "I have to help my elderly parents today."
pas·sion
/ˈpaSH(ə)n/
noun
1. strong and barely controllable emotion.
· "I love what I do."
Anonymous just means this quote isn’t attributable to anyone – but I bet lots of people have said things similar. Me? You? Any of us. Because people wake up most days knowing what they must do… and although some percentage never follow through, more than enough do. They have a plan, they’re motivated, and some even have that proverbial fire in the belly to get it done. I loved the work I did every day in the gaming business – I had the privilege of doing stuff for people. And I know lots of people who feel the same: a friend in Utica, NY who manages a recycling facility; a woman in Las Vegas making sure that foster kids get the support they need; an award-winning chef in Milwaukee espousing the benefits of a Mediterranean diet; and countless others who inspire those around them to find their purpose and pursue it with a passion. Like the Seven Dwarfs who whistle while they work – it’s possible if you take the time to know what you want and keep your nose pointed in that direction. My consulting partner calls me an eternal optimist, to which I shout ‘why not’ – if we must do something, discover what that special something is and keep at it. Or find the best parts of what you’re doing and do more of them. Or stop running after the unattainable and make the most of what you have. Because every glass has the potential to be half full or more today.
Anonymous (born on any given day): Often, some unassuming soul doing what needs to be done. Too often, nobody notices. But it could be you.
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