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Nine years ago today, I took the first step on a journey that would take me from feeling like a professional malcontent to being a Passion Catalyst. I took off the mask I had been wearing for so many years in my career and started showing up as who I am. It has made all the difference.
I wrote more about taking the plunge in a post a year ago. Today though, I have been thinking less how it happened and more about what I've learned in the last nine years.
There's an interesting dual view doing work like this, helping people create careers and lives that energize and inspire them. On the one hand, I get to watch other people's journeys unfold. I get to see the obstacles they encounter - both internal and external - and watch as they find their way past them. I get to see what helps them really get traction and move forward. I get a front row seat on both the frustration and the joy that the process inevitably creates.
At the same time, I'm also just another poor schlep trying to find my own way. Far from being the mythical all-knowing expert who has it all together, I have my share of frustrations and foibles. Sometimes I feel like I'm on top of the world, and occasionally I question what the hell I'm doing. Sometimes my focus seems laser sharp, and now and then it seems clear as mud. Same as anyone else, really.
From both those perspectives - both my own journey and the journeys of others - I have had a chance to learn an enormous amount about pursuing passion and creating what I describe as FUEL, a "fully energized life."
My initial intent was to write one blog post describing some of the lessons learned. But as i started whiteboarding them, I saw that the post would be waaaaay too long. So instead I am making it a series.
Stay tuned for my lessons learn from nine years as a Passion Catalyst. And thanks for reading!
Lesson compilation
Most people's concept of passion is limited
Authenticity creates confidence
Meaning is a powerful motivator
Success is not a spectator sport
Tinybox thinking limits your potential
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by Curt Rosengren, Passion Catalyst







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