2-7-19 Having passion for what you do makes good business sense

If you have been a consistent reader of The Business Spotlight that I write for Whidbey Local (https://www.whidbeylocal.com/articles/1/5243), you likely have noticed a common theme for these business owners: Passion for what they do.  Just about everyone whose story I have told loves what they do and/or the products that they sell.

I was thinking about my Blog for this week and I thought about the wineries, food business, craftspeople, retail stores and others about which I have written in the last several months.  And the word, “passionate” came to me.  These people care about what they are doing almost more than making a living at their business (though obviously this is a major consideration and most of these businesses appear to be successful).  These business owners are doing something that gives them a great sense of pleasure and accomplishment.  They believe that what they are doing generates something positive in the lives of others.

If you are doing something that you really aren’t enjoying, maybe it’s time to ask yourself, “What ways of earning money are possible for me that will give me a sense of passion?”