Everyone’s Beautiful in That Zone

“I think if people are passionate about something, it could be real estate or biochemistry,
and that spark gets turned on in them, everyone’s beautiful in that zone.”

~ Cindy Crawford,
Entrepreneur, Model,
Actress, & Television Personality

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Being an Asset

“We all have a gift; we all have a passion – it’s just about finding it
and going into it. Being an asset to your family and community.”

~ Angela Bassett,
Actress, Author, Saturn Award, Image Awards (5x),
Golden Globe Award & Black Reel Award

Teaching Kids to Be Safe Online, Too

“My new passion is to get Internet education mandated in all schools.
We’ve got to start teaching our kids how to be safe in the 40,000 plus chat rooms
that are out there. Because they’re being had.
These sexual predators groom the kids. I know, I’ve arrested enough of them.”

~ Henry Enrique “Erik” Estrada,
Actor, Voice Actor, Deputy Sheriff, Police Officer, Author & Activist

Deep-Burning & Unquenchable Love

“Love is like a friendship caught on fire.
In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce,
but still only light and flickering.
As love grows older, our hearts mature and
our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.”

~ Bruce Lee,
Actor, Film Director, Martial Artist,
Philosopher & Founder of Jeet Kune Do (martial art)

Be Tenacious, Focused & Passionate

“You have to be tenacious, you have to be focused,
you have to have a real vision and be extremely passionate about it.”

~ Jessica Alba,
Actress, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Jumping Out of Bed in the Morning?

“What makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning?
What puts a smile on your face, the kind you can’t wipe off if you tried?
What fascinates you? Motivates you? Overwhelms you in the very best sense?
If you don’t know, I suggest not wasting one more single day until you find out.”

~ Chip Gaines,
Co-Owner & Co-Founder – Magnolia Homes,
& Co-Star – Fixer Upper

Thrive with Passion, Compassion, Humor & Style

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive;
and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”

~ Maya Angelou,
Poet, Professor, Film Producer, Television Producer, Playwright,
Film Director, Author, Actress, Civil Rights Activist, and Dancer

Empowering Passions

“It is your passion that empowers you
to be able to do that thing you were created to do.”

~ T. D. Jakes, Sr.,
Bishop/Chief Pastor of The Potter’s House,
Author, Talk Show Host & Filmmaker

A Passion for Something

“When you have a passion for something
then you tend not only to be better at it,
but you work harder at it too.”

~ Vera Wang,
Fashion Designer & Author

Dedicated & Passionate

“Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success
if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.”

~ Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela,
Activist, Politician, Philanthropist, Lawyer,
1st President of South Africa, Philanthropist
Nobel Peace Prize Awardee(1993) & Presidential Medal of Freedom Awardee

Passion: A Most Obvious Guide

“I feel like in a world where we all try to
figure out our place and our purpose here,
your passions are one of your most obvious guides.”

~ Nick Woodman,
Founder of GoPro

Passion: The Driving Fire

“Whether you’ve found your calling,
or if you’re still searching,
passion should be the fire
that drives your life’s work.”

~ Michael Dell,
Founder of Dell Computers

Journeying to Your Entrepreneurial Passion

“If you want to begin the journey to discover your entrepreneurial passion
you, first, must analyze your own interests, strengths, weaknesses, and desires.
You must consider carefully how hard you want to work.
And, then, you must research in a serious way
the job or field in which you believe you might want to work.”

~ Martha Stewart,
Entrepreneur, Writer, Television Host,
Founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia & former Fashion Model

Passion & Purpose Aligned

“I have learned that it is very possible to pursue different passions
but it is also very complicated to try and do them at one time.
I think strategic planning, time management, and focus are vital to multi-tasking.
Ultimately though, ask yourself, “What is my purpose for this life,”
and then make sure your passion and purpose align.”

~ Egypt Sherrod,
Multi-media Personality, Author, Real Estate Expert and Philanthropist.

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A Jackie/Jack of All Trades

“Variety is the spice of life. Honestly, I’ve always been a jack-of-all-trades.
I enjoy the unpredictability that each day brings. There are days when I might enjoy one career more than the other,
but then it kind of balances itself out. I must admit though, TV is a lot of fun.”

~ Egypt Sherrod,
Multi-media Personality, Author, Real Estate Expert and Philanthropist.

An Essential Value

“The main advice I feel I shall give to young talents, on top of always and firmly believing in their passions,
is to be humble. In our field, and not only (our field), it’s an essential value to grow professionally.” 

~ Tomaso Trussardi,
CEO, Trussardi Group

An Idea, Problems or Wrongs!

“You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right.
If you’re not passionate enough from the start, you’ll never stick it out.”

~ Steve Jobs,
Entrepreneur, Marketer, Inventor, &
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO of Apple, Inc.
Founder & CEO of NeXT, Disney Legend (2013, posthumously)
Grammy Trustees Award (2012), California Hall of Fame (2007)
‘Most Powerful Person in Business’ by Fortune Magazine (2007)
Entrepreneur of the Decade’ by Inc. Magazine (1989)
Jefferson Award for Public Service (1987) & National Medal of Technology (1985)

The Motive Matters

“It’s always inspiring to me to meet people

who feel that they can make a difference in the world.

That’s their motive, that’s their passion…

I think that’s what makes your life meaningful,

that’s what fills your own heart and that’s what gives you purpose.”

~ Maria Shriver,
Journalist, Activist, Author,
First Lady of California (11.17.2003–1.3.2011),
Peabody Award recipient & Emmy Award recipient (2x)

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Passion & Anger

“Feeling passionate about something doesn’t
mean you have to be angry.”

~ Naomi Elaine Campbell,
Model, Actress, Singer, and Author

Harness Power to Passion

“Forget about the fast lane.
If you really want to fly,
just harness your power to your passion.”

~ Oprah Winfrey,
Chairwoman & CEO of Harpo Productions,
Chairwoman, CEO & CCO of Oprah Winfrey Network,
Television Host, Producer, Author, Actress & Philanthropist