You will never excel at something the way someone deeply passionate about it will. Those who love what they do work harder—because for them, it doesn’t feel like work.
When your work feels like play, you gain an edge. You’ll outlast and outperform anyone less passionate because you’ll naturally put in more hours, explore more deeply, and master every nuance. You’ll produce your best work with ease because it energizes rather than drains you.
This is what I call the passion advantage. In today’s globalized world, you’re not just competing with your neighbor—you’re competing with the world. If your ambition is to achieve extraordinary outcomes, being in the top 1% of your local surroundings isn’t enough. To stand out, you need to be in the top 1% globally. Passion is what will get you there.
We only have one life, so why not build our careers around what we love? Everything improves when you follow this compass. To uncover your passion, think back to your childhood: What did you do purely for the joy of it? What made you light up? What activities held your attention for hours without anyone asking you to engage? The answers to these questions will reveal your true passion—not the one your parents envisioned for you or the one your social circle admires, but the one that feels undeniably yours.
Align your life with your passion, and you’ll become unstoppable. You’ll lead a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life—which, ultimately, is the goal. The passion advantage is available to everyone. All it takes is the courage to act in harmony with it.