On passion and willingness

by Ying Ying

Last night I came across this post by Marcus Brotherton on the Art of Manliness, in which he provided some thoughtful insight on the definition of passion.

“If we define passion as always loving what we’re doing, then we need to broaden our definition of passion, because success in leadership is certainly not about feeling good all the time.

Another leader, St. Paul of Tarsus, put it this way: “Be leaders, not because you must, but because you’re willing.”

That’s what’s needed.

Willingness.

When the battle isn’t over, willingness gets things done.”

This is so apt for me during this period of time, being sick of the one thing that has gotten me here. I’m constantly dragging myself along with forced passion, perhaps out of willingness, but here’s to hoping the willingness will pay off and things will be done, maybe even well.

It’s interesting how new meaning is constantly being put into words these days, new meanings that provides new insights and connotations. New perspectives constantly evolving over words like passion, happiness, life.

And Art of Manliness is a real good read at times, the perspectives and insights they provide are always so well thought out and put together. It pinpoints the easily overlooked details and hits the bulls’ eye like no other, with great summarised articles.