Applying The Passion Quotient
It has been called the “Passion Quotient” and “Engagement Quotient” and “Desire Quotient” and is a more indicative factor of individual success that pure intelligence. Whatever you call it, enthusiasm is what will set you apart and make a contender to be the BEST.
As globalization continues to flatten the worlds of commerce, naturally individual playing fields are leveled off as well. In my last blog post I stated that because there is more competition among individuals we must seize the opportunities available to us from emerging technology and make ourselves known. I suggested that we use the tools available to us to gain an edge on our competitors.
I still definitely recommend getting a Twitter account and followers to add eyes to your blog as one way to spread your word. However, I am also suggesting that doing that will only get you so far. You may gain popularity and website traffic, but it won’t make you the best at what you do.
In today’s world, with the amount of information accessible to anyone- being the best is hard to do. The internet and search engines enhance knowledge acquisition and someone can research forever and become an expert. However, to be the best, expertise just isn’t going to be good enough for individuals today and in the next century.
The missing link between intelligence and being the BEST is not taught in schools, yet is a key component for success in a world where information is readily available to everyone. This intangible, un-quantifiable, and undeniably important factor is passion. Passion is crucial in global markets which reward those who have learned how to learn and are self motivated to learn.
The unique thing about the Passion Quotient is that it’s inherent to who you are and it won’t fail you. Being genuinely interested and passionate about something will automatically enhance your engagement. The more engaged you are and the more you care, the better you will become. And that’s what will set you apart from the person sitting next to you with the higher IQ. Your success, by in large will not be based on simply how much you know on a particular subject, but the enthusiasm you can generate at will in yourself and your colleagues.
What drives your passion is personal and differs for everyone, but it remains your responsibility to figure it out. Most of us like doing the things we are naturally good at. It is your responsibility to gain an awareness about yourself and notice what moves you. There are books that can practically guide you, for example, “Now, Discover Your Strengths” by Marcus Buckingham, which helps you identify your natural talents, build them into strengths and improve your performance. There are many other books out there and success stories of people who became wildly successful because they followed their heart. They made it easy for themselves to become engaged in their work and their job was no longer “work;” they got paid for doing something they loved.
The Passion Quotient in addition to intelligence is what defines success in this era of globalization and leveled playing fields. So find what you get excited about and then gain popularity with social media. Apply passion to your role and see what you can accomplish!
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