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How to Demonstrate Passion in Your Essays

What do you think of when you hear the word passion? Definitely not an accountant. But adcoms are looking for passion in their applicants. So how are you, a computer expert, a bio major, or even an accountant, going to create an essay that demonstrates the passion they’re looking for?   When you think “passion,” you probably think of glamorous actors and actresses in steamy romances, the good guy in the movie changing history, or generals inspiring their troops before sending them into battle, right?   Well, think again, because this isn’t the passion we’re talking about in admissions.   “Passion” in admissions – for college, MBA, law school, med school, or grad school – means dedication and commitment, and requires action over time. It can be very deliberate and goal-oriented, and not at all glamorous. It might end in a heated conclusion or an earth-shattering moment, or it might not.   Here are some examples of activities that demonstrate passion – without you having to state outright that you are “passionate” about your activity:  

• Spending hours practicing an instrument every day for years
• Being responsible for an annual fundraiser that amasses thousands of dollars for your favorite charity over the five years that you chaired it
• Training despite weather and physical injuries to beat your personal marathon best
• Volunteering for an organization close to your heart twice a week since your freshman year in college

  So, the next time you see the word “passion” in an admissions context, read it as “dedication.” And for those future accountants out there, remember this equation: Passion = Action + Dedication.   The best way to learn is to learn by example. See how successful applicants utilize the tips above when you read Accepted’s admissions guide, Example to Exemplary: How to Use Sample Essays to Make Your Essay Outstanding. Grab your free copy today!

Linda Abraham is the founder and CEO of Accepted , the top-tier admissions consultancy that helps you unlock your competitive advantage. Linda has written or co-authored 13 ebooks on the college admissions process. In 2007, she co-founded the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC) and became its first president. For the last 20 years Linda and her highly credentialed, experienced team have helped thousands of applicants get accepted to top colleges and graduate schools worldwide, including but not limited to Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Columbia, Kellogg, and MIT. She has been featured in The Wall St. Journal, The New York Times, US News, The Sunday Times of London, Businessweek, Poets & Quants and MBA Podcaster.

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How to Write about Your Passion

Imagine you could write about the thing you loved most. Would you do it? For a lot of people, that’s the dream, but alas, it’s one that never comes true. Many resign themselves to that and settle for just writing about their passion as a hobby. The tips below will help you to write better and, in time, may even lead to a full-time writing gig if you write well enough.

Write with personality

The best way to develop your own style is to bring your own personality into the writing. You’ve got to express yourself how you’d express yourself normally, but within reason, of course. You don’t want to litter the high-quality pieces you’ve written with lots of profanities if you tend to swear a lot. You want them to sound like you, though, especially if you’re writing a personal blog about a subject, so it’s okay to use slang from time to time, but not so much that you alienate your audience.

Part of this is just about being yourself. Writing is an art, and it involves a bit of introspection . You’ve got to really look inside yourself and examine your thoughts, feelings, and experiences — and then bring them to your writing. Dig deep. Learn new things about yourself.

Read as much as you can about your subject

Reading up on your subject matter as much as you can is vital to make sure you can write from an informed perspective.

The more you read about your niche, the more you’ll understand. You’ll start to grasp how other writers use words and sentences when writing about the nice for their audience. You’ll see how they structure their blog posts or articles and gain insight into how they view the niche. All of this will build your knowledge of the subject matter, help you to form your own perspective, and develop your own style.

Practice every day

Many of us will be familiar with the “10,000 hours rule” which observed that people who made it to the very height of their profession practiced for 10,000 hours. Research may have debunked the rule , but to be a better writer, you’ve got to hone your skills by practice writing, editing and proofreading every day. Doing this will help you to see what makes your writing stronger and what weakens it. Gradually, you’ll steer clear of certain devices or ways of writing that don’t fit in with your style of writing or work well for engaging your audience.

Keep your language simple

You might think it’s cool to use obscure language and dazzle readers with your vocabulary. Sounding clever might feel good, but it’s not the way to go if you want your audience to understand your writing, let alone enjoy reading it. That means you should use simple but effective language so that you can get your meaning across and really engage the audience in what you’re saying.

Subjects you might like to write about

Everyone has different passions and interests. Some may be more mainstream. Others may be more niche. Either way, the world is your oyster when it comes to subjects. To give you a few ideas, here are a few niches you could explore:

·      Fashion

Fashion is always changing so it’s a great topic to be inspired by and means you’ll have plenty of fresh content.

When you’re writing about fashion, there are two major rules you should follow:

1) develop a distinctive voice

2) stay true to your personality

You have to write about something that you’re truly passionate about to keep your writing engaging. Although part of fashion is keeping up with trends, if you write about the trend of the moment but without any real heart, sooner or later the real you is going to come out. Keep your voice and your interest in a theme authentic.

·      Sport

When it comes to sports the huge variety of games and number of fans out there means you’ll be sure to get an engaged audience.

You could write about English Premier League soccer , American football or about some other sport. There’s sure to be some sports fans out there who’ll read what you write. If you’re writing a sports blog, make the headings of your post catchy and, if possible, insert some keywords or phrases into it as well as into at least one of the subheadings, based on the searches people are making in Google.

·       Gambling

People with a passion for gambling share many of their top tips through popular blogs and websites.

There are lots of people out there that love writing about playing poker and other casino games — and there are tons of people that like to read about them, looking to pick up some tips so they can win big next time they visit a reputable casino. At leading UK sites like 777 Casino, you’ll find a range top quality games to brush up your skills on before putting pen to paper, such as live poker, blackjack and online roulette . Find something you love about the games (or about gambling in general) so that you can make your writing more interesting and write from a genuine perspective. When writing about gambling topics, you should always be looking to appeal to fans of the games.

·      Films

Writing about movies means you’ll get to have tons of fun going to the cinema to see all the new releases.

If you’re writing a film blog, the first thing you need to decide is whether you’ll write about a specific genre, such as horror or comedy, or whether you’ll write about films in general. Consider more than one genre because further down the line you could get sick of writing about the same type of movie all the time.

Another thing you should do is avoid writing only film reviews. You might miss movies or not have the time and, possibly, not the inclination either, so mix things up. Write some more general, keyword-oriented articles. You could write about specific directors. You could write about a certain recurrent theme in films. You might even like to write a top ten .

Perhaps writing full time might not be on the horizon for you just now, but it doesn’t mean that dream will never materialize. Brushing up your writing by learning everything there is to learn about your niche, using simple language to make your writing more comprehensible, writing every day and sprinkling your work with your personality are all straightforward ways to become a better writer. Apply these tips to your writing and that dream of writing full time about your passion may become less of a dream and more of a reality.

Jayron Baldwin

Jayron Baldwin is a creative writer, poet, and sports fan. He is currently compiling material to publish his very own poetry blog.

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Passion, Intimacy, and Commitment: How to Write About Love

Love. That universal feeling that brings us all together. It’s an emotion that can destroy us or uplift us. Make us feel safe or make us feel lonely. It can give us the highest highs and the lowest lows. Love can bring down empires and love can overcome evil to save the world. 

Wow. That’s a lot for one little four-letter word to handle. 

Thankfully, it’s up to the task. 

If you’re writing a novel, you’re going to be writing about love. I don’t care what kind of book it is, your characters are going to love something . Love often gets associated with romance, and of course, that’s one kind of love. 

But there are so many other types of love we experience. You can feel love for your friends, children, family, country, home, gods, pets, and more. 

So just because you’re not a romance author doesn’t mean you’re not writing about love. 

If you’re going to develop a character with strong goals and motivations, there’s a very good chance (an almost guaranteed chance) your protagonist is driven by their love of something. Heck, even your villains are going to be driven by love (if you created an awesome one, of course).

In this article, we’ll talk about:

• The triangular theory of love
• The Five Love Languages
• How to show love in your writing

The Triangular Theory of Love

So what is love, anyway? Let’s look at it from a more clinical point of view and explore the triangular theory of love. 

(Not to be confused with a love triangle in which one teenage girl must choose between two nearly identical teenage boys. I kid. I love a good love triangle. Wow, that was a lot of loves.)

Posited by Robert J. Sternberg, the triangular theory of love is defined as: 

Love can be understood in terms of three components that together can be viewed as forming the vertices of a triangle. These three components are intimacy, passion, and decision/commitment.

It’s important to note that you don’t need all three of these components for love to exist. But rather, the amount of each in any given relationship defines what the relationship is. 

Hmm. Okay. Let’s look at the three components a little closer. 

• Passion: This relates to sexual attraction, arousal, and the desire to act upon it. In a romantic relationship, this component will usually have a more dominant presence. 
• Intimacy: This is the feeling of bonding and closeness we feel in loving relationships. It’s what connects you to the other party or parties. 
• Decision/commitment: A decision is the short-term choice to engage in a loving relationship with another, while commitment is one’s desire to maintain that connection. Obviously, these don’t always exist together. One can choose to love someone or something without wanting to make a lifelong commitment. 

Coming out of these three components, we get eight different types of relationships. 

• Non love: This is a situation where none of the above factors are present. 
• Like : This is where you’ll only have the intimacy and decision portions present. This is the kind of relationship you might experience with a pet or a friend for whom you have no romantic feelings. 
• Infatuation: This is where you’ve got just passion and none of the other components.This is your one-night stand or when your character fulfills their immediate desires. 
• Empty or unrequited love: This is where one party is all-in on the decision and commitment portions, but the intimacy and passion aren’t reciprocated. 
• Romantic: This is where you have the passion and intimacy, but not the commitment just yet. Think the early chapters of a romance novel where things are moving, but the declaration of love hasn’t happened. 
• Compassion: In this situation, you have intimacy and commitment. Relationships with your child or a long-life friend would fall into this category. 
• Fatuous: This results in a combination of passion and commitment, but lacks intimacy. This would be a good example of where the love of your country might fall–in this case, the passion would be more about laying down your life or championing a cause, instead of the more literal definition, but those feelings aren’t really reciprocated.. 
• Consummate or complete: When you have all three components existing in balance. This is often the kind of love you have with your spouse or life partner. 

How to Write About Love

Okay, so now that you understand the types of love you can include in your books, let’s talk about how you write them. To do that, let’s look at the five love languages. 

• Words of affirmation: People who prefer this love language like to hear the words “I love you.” They want to be told, regularly and often, how you feel about them. They like compliments, words of appreciation, encouragement, and reminders of how awesome you think they are. This can be verbal or written, including texts and emails. Hearing these words makes your loved one feel understood and appreciated. 
• Quality time: People who like this language feel loved when you want to spend as much time with them as possible. They crave active listening, eye contact, and your undivided attention. This includes having long and meaningful conversations and doing things together. 
• Acts of service: If someone likes this love language, they think actions speak louder than words. Instead of hearing about how much you love them, they want proof through acts that make their life better or easier. Examples include bringing you medicine or soup when you’re not feeling well or doing a chore that takes something off your plate. This makes them feel cherished and appreciated. 
• Gifts: This one is pretty clear, I think. People who value this language want to be cherished through the act of gift giving. And it’s not about the monetary amount, but rather the thought behind it. To buy the perfect gift requires intimate knowledge and a thoughtful process that shows your loved one that you understand their values and needs. 
• Physical touch: And finally, those who fall into this category want to experience physical signs of affection. In nonromantic relationships, that might mean hugging or cuddling. In romantic relationships, it might also mean kissing or sex. This serves as the basis for an emotional connection for your loved one, who appreciates the warmth and love that touch signifies. 

So why does this matter to your story? You might not know the specific love language of your characters (though there is a test you can do if you’re curious), but I point these out to help you start thinking about how to “show” love between your characters. 

You’ve probably heard the rule about “showing versus telling” in your writing, and there might be no better place to use those showing skills than when you’re writing about love. Don’t just tell us that your love interest is desperately in love with your main character. Show us using any of the love languages above, or a combination of them. You can even use these to create conflict. 

If character A is all about acts of service but character B keeps buying her flowers to show her he cares, that could lead to her feeling like he doesn’t appreciate her because he’s not speaking the right language. 

Maybe he craves physical touch, and she’s constantly signing them up for classes at the local community center, when all he wants to do is watch a movie and cuddle. 

You see how this works? 

More Ways to Show Love

So now that you’re hopefully thinking about how you can show love between your characters, let’s look at a few more suggestions when it comes to your writing. Below, you’ll find some more specific examples of actions and gestures that can help you demonstrate that loving feeling without coming right out and saying it. 

Admiration: a feeling of warmth, approval, and appreciation.

• A genuine smile
• Nodding while grinning
• Relaxed posture
• Leanings towards the person they admire
• Open body language
• Adjusting clothing or hair to make a good impression
• Listening intently
• Offering praise
• Gentle touch on the back or shoulder
• Squeezing their hand at the end of a handshake

Adoration: an act of worship or one viewed as divine.

• Parting of the lips
• A soft expression
• A hand laid over their heart
• Fluttering eyelids
• Pressing palms lightly to cheek or forehead
• Flushed skin
• Stroking either themselves or the other person
• Leaning forward
• Touching one’s mouth or face
• Sighing in appreciation 

Desire: a yearning to start or strengthen a relationship with other people.

• Intense eye contact
• Trembling or shivering
• Lowering one’s voice
• Eyes softening or shifting
• Holding in a breath
• Moving closer or touching the person
• Lips parting
• Tongue licking the lips
• Slow smiles that build
• Hands or body becoming hot or flushed

Longing: urgently wanting something or someone yet to be obtained.

• Closing the eyes
• Taking long, deep breaths
• Wistful smile
• Daydreaming
• Absently toying with a necklace or bracelet
• Rubbing a hand over the heart
• Brightening of facial features in presence of loved one
• An inward gaze
• Staring or gazing into the distance
• Speaking in a soft voice

Love: deep affection, attachment and devotion for someone.

• Moving to get closer
• Smiling at them or at nothing
• Beaming expression
• Bright eyes and glowing cheeks
• Parting of lips
• Silly grin wide grin
• Laughing and talking a lot
• Touching them constantly
• Sitting close enough to touch
• Using pet names or terms of endearment
• Strong eye contact

Lust: intense sexual desire or craving.

• Deep and extended eye contact
• Arching the back
• Licking the lips
• Exposing one’s neck
• A suggestive gaze
• Touching the collar or edge of one’s cleavage
• One’s gaze drawn to the lips
• Tilting one’s head
• Pulling closer

Love is a powerful emotion that drives us all, and it absolutely drives your characters. A story without some kind of love (even if it’s entirely self-serving), is like a story without words. And writing about love doesn’t have to be hard. After all, we all love something . 

For more about writing and how to create your best book, download our handy e-book that is packed full of tips and tricks to guide you through writing a novel. 

While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out Dabble, where you can keep track of all your characters and who is in love with whom. Try it for free for 14 days . No credit card required! 

Nisha J Tuli is a YA and adult fantasy and romance author who specializes in glitter-strewn settings and angst-filled kissing scenes. Give her a feisty heroine, a windswept castle, and a dash of true love and she’ll be lost in the pages forever. When Nisha isn’t writing, it’s probably because one of her two kids needs something (but she loves them anyway). After they’re finally asleep, she can be found curled up with her Kobo or knitting sweaters and scarves, perfect for surviving a Canadian winter.

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How to describe why you’re passionate about what you do

by Valerie Khoo | October 2, 2012

Think about your passion story. The better you know it, the better it will sound next time you tell it. Remember, you rarely launch into a long tale about all the things that make you passionate about what you do. You start with a spark, something that will intrigue people. Once they’re drawn in, it bursts into flame, and then you can fan it with more details about your story until it becomes a fire. Here are three strategies you should have ready to go.

The key here is to spark the interest of the person you’re talking to.

You want to provide information about yourself in an easily digestible way that intrigues them enough to want to know more.

Focus on: describing your passion

Depending on the circumstances, you might use this when you meet people for the first time or when you have only a short time in which to explain who you are and what you do.

Try this : I love [describe your passion]. I love doing this because [talk about what excites you and what you find rewarding about it]. The best part is [describe an outcome of what you do].

Example : I love helping people who want to get published, improve their writing or change careers to become a writer. I love doing this because there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing people realise this is possible. The best part is when they actually take those steps and I can see that it’s changed their life.

Take a few minutes to write your version now.

So how does this differ from your elevator pitch — your 10- to 30-second spiel about what you do and what your business is about? We’ll go into detail about your elevator pitch in the next chapter. There is definitely a subtle difference. But don’t overthink it. You don’t want to get into an internal debate about which pitch to pull out every time you meet someone. You’ll wind up tongue- tied as your brain tosses up which one to use. Trust your gut. And tell whichever power story comes most naturally to the conversation you’re having at the time.

If you’re interacting in a more formal or corporate environment, you may choose to use your elevator pitch about your business. Let’s say you’ve bumped into the chief financial officer of a major multinational company during the coffee break at their annual general meeting. Chances are this won’t be the ideal moment to share your passion story. But if you met them in a social setting — say, at an informal networking drinks session — that could be perfect.

Now it’s time to turn that spark of your story into a flame. But when you’re still getting to know someone, you want a slow comfortable burn so that people aren’t overwhelmed with too much information.

Focus on : how you help others

After you spark people’s interest, they’ll typically ask a follow-up question, such as: ‘How do you do that?’ This is the perfect opportunity to turn the spark of your story into a ‘flame’.

Try this : I do this by [succinctly describe the way in which you achieve the outcomes described in the ‘spark’].

Example : I do this by running short courses in many different types of writing. So whether you want to write a novel, a screenplay, a business book or a media release, you can discover exactly how to do this through one of our courses, which can be taken online or in person, at the Sydney Writers’ Centre.

The key here is not to go into too much detail. You don’t want listeners to suffer from information overload. That’s why it’s important to refine your ‘flame’ so it’s short and succinct. You want to pique people’s interest so they ask you for more information. You don’t want their eyes to glaze over.

Now you want to fan that flame so it turns into a fire. This is when you get to tell other aspects of your story and give other people a real insight into your business, passions and life.

Focus on : conversation

Once people are engaged in a deeper conversation with you about your story, this is where you’ll reveal some or part of your entrepreneur’s journey (which you identified in the previous chapter). This could happen at a dinner party; or you might be questioned by a job applicant you’re interviewing; or maybe you’re pitching to investors and they want to hear more about your story than what’s revealed in the budget forecasts you’ve given them.

Again, don’t get caught up in wondering which part you should reveal when. Just treat it as a conversation and bring up the points you think most relevant and interesting at the time. Like a fire, your story can glow subtly or burn intensely. It’s up to you to fan it when you feel the time is right and to pull back when it’s time to talk about something else. You can draw on different elements and showcase different aspects of your experience to suit the circumstances.

If I’m giving a one-hour keynote presentation about how you can achieve your dreams, you might hear most of that story. Among business owners on Twitter, I might give brief examples of our challenges and how we overcame them, or I might respond to someone else’s tweet by sharing a photo or link to illustrate what I’m passionate about.

To call on the right parts of your story when you need them, however, you need to be clear on what your story is. That’s why identifying the various parts of your passion story is so important.

Don’t have passion for your business?

If you’re clear on what you’re passionate about, this exercise is going to be very easy. But what if you’re not really that passionate about your business, or if you’re struggling to identify how your passions connect with your business? Don’t worry. Your passions are probably there, bubbling below the surface, but are simply covered by layers of … life — that is, responsibilities, children, relationships, studies, other people’s expectations and all the things you think you should do, instead of the things you’d simply love to do.

Business coach Ali Brown points out that entrepreneurs sometimes ‘fall into’ their businesses. Based in Los Angeles, Ali coaches business owners around the world, including in the UK, Australia and Asia. She was named one of Ernst & Young’s Winning Women Entrepreneurs in 2010 and was featured on the ABC television show The Secret Millionaire in 2011. Ali says she often sees people go into business simply because they have a particular skill, whether dog grooming or sales training or IT maintenance. ‘When you’re skilled at something, it can be tempting to open a business based around that skill,’ says Ali. ‘On paper, that might make sense. However, you could also end up with a business you’re not actually passionate about.’

Without a passionate connection to your business, it will be hard to maintain your enthusiasm for it. And that is palpable when you’re talking to other people, whether they are customers, employees, investors or suppliers. So it’s worth taking the time to identify what you are passionate about. To start figuring this out, Ali says: ‘Ask yourself: “What did I love to do when I was 12 years old?” ‘ It sounds like such a simple question. But it will help you get to the core of what you want to identify.

When I was 12, I was in Mrs Heath’s history class. I was supposed to be studying the Renaissance. For my assignment I created an olde worlde version of Cosmopolitan magazine. Long before the days of desktop publishing and iPad apps that can create magazines with a few swipes and some Flickr photos, I was creating them the old- fashioned way, with my dad’s typewriter (we didn’t have a computer yet), cut-up photos (there was no Instagram back then either), glue and staples. Every article was a story about the Renaissance — Cosmo- style. Even back then I loved telling stories. Mrs Heath, on the other hand, didn’t see it the same way. She failed me on that assignment. She said I got top marks for presentation but felt that the tabloid-style treatment of my stories was ‘not appropriate’. Of course, I thought that was grossly unfair. But I loved the process of putting together a magazine, even though I’ll admit my efforts did look a bit crap, and I secretly hoped I would be able to do it one day for real.

What got you excited when you were young? What did you absolutely love to do in your spare time? What were you passionate about when you weren’t encumbered with a job, mortgage, kids and other responsibilities. This will usually give a very strong clue to what your true passions are.

I know there are many other more comprehensive techniques to determine your passions. You can visit a careers or life coach and write copious lists of the activities you enjoy, your hobbies, interests, values and so on. And if you have the time to do that, then go for it. But I agree with Ali’s suggestion. The quick hack on this is to simply ask yourself: ‘What did I love to do when I was 12 years old?’

Dig deep — it’s there

I once had to interview a number of accountants for a series I was writing for a business magazine. Now, I know accountants have long been the butt of jokes the world over. They are painted as boring, dull, lifeless nerds with calculators in their top pockets, and number- crunching may not be the most exciting activity in the world. But the power of story was brought home to me when I interviewed two very different accountants, both equity partners in their own firms, and had to choose which of the two to feature in my article.

When I asked the first accountant (we’ll call him Bill) why he was drawn to the profession, he said: ‘Oh, I tell people they shouldn’t do accounting. I don’t know why people want to do it. When I meet university graduates, the young people tell me: “I’m keen to be an accountant … ” But I just don’t get it. I can understand young people saying they want to be a neurosurgeon or a fireman or a policeman. But an accountant? Who actually wants to do that?

‘I didn’t have a burning passion to study accounting when I first started out. My dad was an accountant and so was my brother, so I just did it because that’s what they did. I don’t regret it though. I’m good at what I do, and so is everyone in my firm. Our clients know that when we work on their projects, they’ll get excellent advice.

‘When I tell people they shouldn’t do accounting, I say that with tongue in cheek. But I really do secretly wonder why any young person would actually find it interesting.’

I was surprised by Bill’s attitude. This wasn’t a heart-to-heart with a colleague. He was talking to me as a representative of his firm. I was interviewing him for an article about careers in accounting. And he knew this.

Bill didn’t exactly overflow with passion for his chosen career, and ordinarily that’s fine. We don’t all have to bubble over with enthusiasm about our jobs. But Bill was letting his company, and himself, down with his story. Maybe he thought he was being funny. Maybe he was just telling the truth. Maybe he was just unaware that he wasn’t leaving a particularly positive impression. Whatever the reason, he painted a certain picture of himself and his firm.

This was a far cry from my interview with another accountant we’ll call Kevin, who was also a partner in his accounting firm. When I asked Kevin the same question he replied: ‘I love the fact that I help people make better decisions. It’s not just about the numbers. It’s not about balance sheets and financial reports. They are just the technical tools we use. The technical aspect is fulfilling in itself, because I find that side of it intellectually stimulating. But I like the way this job gives me an opportunity to make a difference in the decisions made by my clients, and hopefully they have a more successful business as a result of my input.

‘As a chartered accountant, I really believe that one of the best ways you can serve people is by helping them. You help them make more informed decisions. You equip them with accurate information so they can make wise choices. That way, they get a better outcome. And that’s how we, as a country, can improve across all industries. After all, isn’t that what we should be doing? Making sure that each generation has a better world to live in than the one before.’

Kevin spoke with a genuine passion that was palpable, whereas you could tell that Bill just wanted to be somewhere else. Bill went through the motions and tried to put forward some positive points about the accounting profession, but it was obvious he didn’t believe in his own words.

Kevin and Bill. Chalk and cheese. The difference: a passion story. Kevin has nailed his. Bill hasn’t.

It’s important to note that Bill doesn’t have to make one up. He shouldn’t feign excitement about his career if he genuinely isn’t thrilled by it. But he should try to identify what does get him excited. Why did he become a partner in an accounting practice in the first place? When I asked him what gets him out of bed in the morning and makes him keen to get to work, Bill slowly began to identify what drives him.

He told me: ‘The area of accounting I love most is forensic accounting. Here we investigate the financial aspects of certain insurance claims, fraud, misuse of funds and so on. Every matter is unique. There’s a methodology in how we do our job but because every case is different, you have to look at the big picture and see how you’re going to tackle it. I’m never bored. It’s like the thriller stories I used to read when I was younger. There was always a problem to solve or a villain to bring down. Our cases are usually quite complex and challenging. It’s exciting. It’s like James Bond meets CSI, except you’re an accountant.’

Finally speaking about his passion, Bill had suddenly become a lot more interesting. Those were his exact words. He had finally identified what drove him in his business. The trouble is that many people don’t take the time to identify what they are passionate about, and therefore they rarely articulate it. Bill had been recycling his story about being a boring accountant when his work was actually far from boring. He just bought into the common perception of accountants as having less than thrilling careers compared with neurosurgeons or firemen.

Chances are you can actually connect your passion with your work. It just might not be the most obvious link. Too often we make the mistake of thinking that we have to sound passionate about our business or job, that we have to sound enthusiastic about what we do every day. But if this story isn’t genuine we shouldn’t be telling it, because it won’t be convincing. The key is to identify what you are authentically passionate about and then determine how that fits in with your job or business. That’s the story you need to be telling.

Why you need to share your passion story

Your passion might be flying kites, creating stories or restoring vintage cars, or it might be changing people’s lives. Everyone is different. If it’s connected to the work you do, great. It makes sense for you to share your story so people get an understanding about what inspires and drives you.

You might think that people won’t be interested in your passion. It’s true that your story will resonate with different people on different levels and to different degrees. That’s perfectly natural. But don’t be afraid to share your passion story just because you think some people aren’t going to embrace it. The people you meet aren’t mind-readers, so you need to be proactive in sharing your story to attract those who can actually help you pursue your passion. How can others help you on your journey if you don’t share what’s important to you? By the same token, don’t bang on about it ad nauseam. You need to strike the right balance.

Share your passion story with others. When you share your passion with others, they can see you’re bringing something extra to the table. You’re bringing more than just your technical skills, you’re bringing a chutzpah that can make all the difference.

Whether you allude to it in your tweets or your blog posts or elaborate on it in a keynote presentation, the act of sharing your passion will help you make that all-important emotional connection with others.

Your passion story is often intrinsically linked to the call to adventure on your entrepreneur’s journey. When you let other people share your entrepreneurial journey, you not only empower them to help you pursue your passions, you open the door to opportunities that may have once seemed out of reach.

Determining your passion story

Pour yourself a glass of wine or a cup of coffee, get a notepad and step away from your computer. You don’t want to be distracted by emails, tweets or items on your ‘to do’ list that are calling your name. You want to dig deep and think about what you are truly passionate about. This is going to form the core of your passion story.

• Write down what you are truly passionate about and describe how it drives your business and/or what you do professionally.
• Explain how this passion helps other people.
• If you don’t feel passionate about your business, ask yourself: What did I love to do when I was 12 years old? Connect that passion with what you currently do.
• Identify situations, either in real life or online, in which you can share your passion story.

This is an edited extract from Valerie Khoo’s new book,  Power Stories, published by Wiley a nd available in all good book stores. 

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How to Write with Passion

February 17, 2019.

Passionate writing inspires action and emotion. When you read a piece of writing (whether a blog post, a novel, or a poem) that comes from a place of passion, you can feel it on a gut level. The natural next step is to ask, “How do I write like that?”

There are many ways to infuse your emotion and your passion into your writing so that your audience can connect to your work on a deeper level. Let’s dive in.

1. Write about things that excite you.

When you write about something you believe in or something you’re excited about, it’s hard to keep those positive emotions out of your writing. But if you’re bored by the subject matter, your passion isn’t going to come through.

Stick to writing about things you’re truly excited about–giddy, even. Business owners and influencers can easily get lost in the weeds of all the shiny objects they “should” be writing about. But when you write about something out of obligation, that takes the sparkle out of the topic.

Don’t worry about writing about topics that are “on trend” simply to keep up. If writing your content is a drag, reading it will be, too. Sure, it’s good to stay relevant in your industry, but focus on the things that inspire you.

Seek out client work for niches, brands, products and subjects to write about that make you feel visceral passion. Be present with your emotions and lean into those feelings before you get started. When you sit down to write, the way you feel will shine through.

2. Focus on styles of writing you love.

There are really no rules for style when it comes to writing content that best reflects your brand. If you don’t enjoy a particular type of writing, it’s hard to do that passionately. Focus on the kind of writing that make you feel like you’re on your A-game, and let go of the rest.

Letting go will look different for different business owners. For you, it might mean outsourcing certain types of writing (like sales pages or social media posts) to another writer who can ghost for you–but who loves writing that particular kind of material. It could also mean nixing a particular type of material for your business altogether.

In the end, it depends on what resonates most with your audience. Remember, you get to make the rules and decide how your content gets done.

3. Stay tuned into your WHY.

To reconnect with your passion and get it into your writing, spend some time reflecting on your big WHY.

• Why are you running this business?
•  Who is it for?
•  What’s the end game?
• Why do you love it?
•  What goal are you working toward?

Remembering the purpose behind what you’re writing is as important as doing the writing itself. This is especially true if you need to turn out content you’re not thrilled about in order to serve a greater good. Maybe your why is the end, and your writing is the means to that end. Maybe you’re new to your business, and your writing is your stepping stone to the next stage.

Whatever the case, it’s important to reconnect with your why. You can do this by:

•  Journaling through writer’s block
• Writing down your frustrations in order to process them
• Bringing your focus back to the purpose and journaling about that
• Talking it out with a friend, trusted colleague, or mentor

Keep bringing your focus back to the reason behind your writing, and you’ll almost certainly reconnect with your passion. And in turn, you can pass that on to your audience.

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How to write about research/passion projects? Answered

How can I write about research/passion projects in my personal statement? I have been a research intern in a medical lab and I have done a personal project (passion project) that relates health, sociology, and COVID-19. What mistakes should I avoid? If the college I apply to has a supplemental section for research how do I avoid sounding redundant by also mentioning it in my personal statement?

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This is a good question.

Students who created a passion project are usually clueless where and how to include it. According to most college admission coach that I have talked to (and books I have read), it is usually better to talk about it in your personal statement.

However, let's get straight to the point and answer your question, you can write about your passion project using the usual essay format. I recommend creating and outline, and dividing subtopics per paragraph. Example:

I. Introduction

II. Body, First Paragraph - Beginning of your story

III. Body, Second Paragraph - Dilemmas you encountered

IV. Body, Third Paragraph - Changing the status quo

V. Body, Fourth Paragraph - Realizations and reflection upon taking a course of action

It is best to use a narrative style when writing your personal statement about your passion project. However, the most important thing is you know your WHY because this is what the admission officers want to see. What problem did you encounter? What passion project did you do? Why did you pursue it? Why did it matter to you?

I recommend starting from the beginning of your journey, the point before you come up with a passion project of your choice. Let that passion project be the climax part of your essay. In this essay, show the warmth of your personality and don't just make it smart. Colleges want students who have an objective, and are passionate in making a difference.

For general tips:

1. Do not reiterate all your ECs on your essay, only your passion project and another one if you want. The essay part of your application should be the most exciting part - so don't make it dull by saying stuff that are already in the Common App form.

2. Use anecdotes, and avoid claims. People can say they are passionate about this and that, but those aren't interesting if it don't come with meaningful stories. Anecdote is your friend.

3. Make it personal, and be vulnerable. Your essay must contain the warm factor, something that touches the heart of the admission officers. Sounds cheezy? Well, let me tell you that this is one way to stand-out. Everyone can be smart, but only a few has a heart for service and making a difference. Moreover, expose a bit of your life in the essay. Share what makes you cry, if necessary, or what makes you excited. What makes you ecstatic to begin your day?

4. If you are interested to multiple stuff and you want to talk about it, make sure to find their relevance to each other. Try to build the relationship between sociology, health, and COVID-19. How are those related to your medical internship? An interest in interdisciplinary stuff could leave a good impression.

5. Lastly, I advise talking about passion project in the personal statement only. For supplemental essays, research about colleges and what makes you excited to attend their campus (that's usually a prompt to answer). Supplemental essays are the ones that will determine how well do you know the colleges, and how eager you are to attend them - so this is not the perfect place for passion project anymore. If ever that you can add or insert your passion project, feel free to mention it, but to a minimum extent only. Don't talk about it all over again.

That's all, and good luck!

Thank you so much! Can you please list some of the books/coaches you spoke to?

Some books I have read are: 1. FutureIvy (it's on Amazon), 2. 50 Successful Ivy League Application Essay (although, i can't be sure if u'll apply to an Ivy, the essays here are very insightful and you'll be able to learn from it), 3. College Essay Essentials, 4. Search for Crimson Education, they have a bunch of resources in PDF. Furthermore, check out these channels in YT: College Essay Guy, Julie Kim (Conquer College Admissions), ivyleagueguide, Iris Fu, and etc.

Just state your research, don’t write an essay about it. State where you did your research and what you researched.

I believe you can also add this in the interests/EC section.

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How to Put Passion into Your Writing

I’m reprinting a post I wrote years ago because, well, it bears repeating!

When you read a novel and you sense the passion behind the story, what does that look like? Do you ever start reading a book and feel it’s flat and formulaic, like the writer wrote it in his sleep? At very least, you can’t imagined he cared much for his story, or stayed up late nights writing because of the excitement coursing through his veins.

I often quote a particular line from a movie (I think it was Rich and Famous , so if you know the source and I’m wrong, please enlighten me!) that has stuck with me through my decades of novel writing: “If your writing doesn’t keep you up nights, it won’t keep anyone else up either.”

I think the highest compliments a writer can get (and the ones I love the most regarding my own novels) are when readers remark that they stayed up all night reading the writer’s novel, unable to put it down.

That’s not implying your writing should be keeping you up because you just can’t make it work or you are stuck or it’s just plain terrible. What I feel that line means is the writer is so passionate about the story he is telling that he can’t stop thinking about it, and he can’t sleep because he just has to put on the page all the wondrous words that are aching to get out. Or something like that.

Can we write like that every moment we sit down at the computer and dig into our story?

Not likely. I think you’d have to be some kind of manic maniac to be able to rev up with that kind of enthusiasm every time. But I do imagine there are some writers who come close. Is that something we should aim for? I’m going to say no, because I think the emotional and energetic side, to put it one way, doesn’t always serve us best. There are times when we have to get quiet and think. Or not think. Times we have to problem-solve and talk to ourselves, untangle tight knots in our plot (or back).

So maybe passion doesn’t look like excitement all the time. Passion can also look like dedication, persistence, patience, meditation. To me, it has many faces. But the result  . . . that’s the key.

So What Does Passion Look Like?

So what does passion look like in writing? These are some of the things I notice in books that scream passion :

• A delight in the language. Maybe it’s just me, because I love words and playing with language. I love a beautiful turn of phrase. I can tell when a writer really loves words, and delights in crafting sentences that are perfect. Amateur writers and writers lacking passion tend to lean more toward the cookie-cutter or formula-type way of structuring sentences and scenes (and plots). The writing may be functional, sufficient, well-crafted, but it all lies on the surface, like a sheen. There is no depth. I know—a lot of best sellers are like this, and a lot of readers want those kinds of books. They’re not looking for passion. To me it’s kind of like the difference between fast food that fills you up momentarily and a classy meal that really satisfies (and the memory of that meal lingers).
• A delight in rich characters . As writers, I feel, we should be fascinated by people. Humans are complex, contradictory, confusing, erratic, surprising, hilarious, vicious—and the list goes on. Writers should capture the human condition in all its weirdness. So, passionate writing loathes stereotyped characters. If you are passionate about your characters, they will come alive and pop off the page. They’ll do and say odd or crazy things that might even surprise you. You will delight in delving into both their good and dark sides, and you’ll feel compassion for even your most evil antagonist. I might venture to say that I can tell when a novelist really loves her characters and has infused her passion for them, which manifests in the things they do and say, and transcends the nuts and bolts of the plot.
• A delight in storytelling . I mentioned this in my last posts . When you read a riveting story, you can sense the writer is enthralled in the story herself. She’s not just plunking down the words she thinks will fit nicely, they way you might work a jigsaw puzzle. She’s enamored with the process of telling the story, perhaps in the way humans have told stories from the dawn of time, the simple intent of connecting to a reader or listener and getting them just as excited about the story. Passion, to me, is having a story to tell and the pressing desire to share that story so others can be moved by it.

Passion may not be why you write. Writers write for various reasons, and many of those reasons are valid and not to be judged. I have friends who pump out novels using formulaic structure, and they are not a bit passionate. They are making a decent living by what they do, they support their families, and they are perfectly happy doing this.

I think that’s terrific . . . for them. And it may be terrific for you as well. Writing, like many other vocations, can be just a skill or a job, and perhaps this type of writer is just as happy and fulfilled as the “passionate” writer. There is a need in many marketplaces for skilled, nonpassionate writing, and someone has to do it. (Think of all those computer tech manuals!)

But someone also needs to write those passionate stories for the readers waiting for such novels. And maybe you are one of those writers.

If you want to be one, you need to stir up your passion for words, for your characters, and for storytelling itself. You need to push away all those encroaching voices within and without that pull you away from your passionate core.

What gets you passionate about writing? For me, it’s often reading a great chapter in a great book. I get fired up. Share in the comments what gets you sparked to write!

Speaking of passion, I just rereleased my novel Someone to Blame , a 10th anniversary edition. After getting my rights back from Zondervan, I had a new, better cover created. This novel won the Zondervan First Novel Contest in 2009, and it opened the door for many more of my novels to get published.

Passion about the topic got me exploring blame. How we blame others, blame ourselves, and what blame does to our joy, our relationships, and our feelings about ourselves.

I hope you’ll check out this powerful relational drama! My deep, hurting, complex characters captured me and I hope you’ll find this journey into blame enlightening and inspiring (yes, it does have a hopeful ending!).

Presently the book is only available as a Kindle ebook. Get your copy HERE .

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I love it when that all-fired-up feeling hits. You’re right, it’s not every day. But when I have it, the story just flows and I can’t type fast enough. I don’t know what it is specifically that triggers the feeling. Maybe I’m just in the right frame of mind. Maybe I’ve come up with an awesome idea and have to get it out of my head. Maybe the stars aligned just right that day. Whatever it is, I wish it could happen every day.

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175 Passion Examples (What are you Passionate About Ideas)

The easiest way to answer the question “What is your Passion?” is to simply state the thing you think about most.

Not only is this the honest answer, but it’s also the one that you’ll be able to talk about with the most conviction!

Below are some examples of passionate behaviors that you can peruse to get an idea. Think about which ones resonate with you and use them as a springboard for your own answer to this question!

How to Know what you’re Passionate About

• You Think About It Endlessly – You’ll know you’re passionate about something when you find yourself thinking about it over and over again.
• You Do it in your Spare Time –  It’s something that you dedicate your own personal energy toward, not just something you do when you’re paid to do it.
• You Never Give Up on It – People who are passionate do not give up because they believe so wholeheartedly in their cause.
• You Dedicate your Life to It – If you’re passionate enough about something, you will dedicate your life to it. You see this with artists, politicians, and entrepreneurs.
• You Train to Get Better at It – If you’re passionate about sports, you’ll train every day to become the best you can possibly be at the sport.
• You Study your Passion at University – When students graduate high school, they’re often asked: “what are you passionate about?” This question, people say, should influence what you decide to study at university.
• You Volunteer for your Cause – If you’re passionate about animal welfare, then you’ll likely want to volunteer your time to help animals.
• You Blogg About It – If you love something and have a lot to say about it, you might start a blog, podcast, or social media account dedicated to talking about the topic.

“What are you Passionate About?” Examples for a Job Application

1. i’m passionate about my career.

One of the most common passion examples presented in job interviews is: “I’m passionate about this job – so give it to me!”

While this may be true, you might need to dig a little deeper.

For example, you could say that you’re passionate about your career because :

• The career gives you purpose
• You feel filfilled when you end the day and have done your best
• You want to be the best at what you do
• You have long-term career goals that you desperately want to achieve

When demonstrating your passion for your career, you want to come across as if you’re the sort of employee who will give your best every single day. You want to show that you have initiative , ambition , and work ethic .

2. I’m Passionate About a Cause

The next option would be to talk about a cause that motivates you. Here, the idea is to demonstrate your values to the potential employer.

You would want to show that your values are consistent with a good employee (i.e. you believe in doing your best, being ethical, and being a thoughtful person.

A secondary benefit is that you could demonstrate that your values are consistent with the values of the workplace. For example, if you want a job at a Veterinary office, then showing your passion is animal welfare makes perfect sense.

3. I’m Passionate About my Hobby

When talking about your passion for a hobby, your goal should be to demonstrate that you have drive and purpose.

Employers want to hire people who have energy. They want to hire go-getters and enthusiasts. These are the sorts of people who will have initiative around the office.

They don’t want to employ people who are low-energy and can barely think of something they like to do in their spare time!

So, when talking about your hobby passion, mix in evidence of how this motivates you, how it demonstrates your persistence , and how you have dedicated yourself to it to frame it as an example of commitment and work ethic.

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Passion examples for students.

• Membership of a Club – If you’re active in a student club, then it’s likely that this is your passion!
• A Life Goal – Talk about the thing you want to achieve in life. It could be related to having a family, moving somewhere, or becoming a respected community member.
• A Specific way you want to Make Positive Change – It could be to invent something to lower greenhouse gasses, educate the youth of tomorrow, or simply improve the local community.
• Your Career Goal – Students should be able to state a lofty career goal, like “Be a CEO of a marketing firm.”
• A Sporting Pursuit – Many students are passionate about a sport. This can help demonstrate your inner drive.
• The Thing you Do During your College Break – It might be traveling, training for a sport, or doing an indoor hobby like arts and crafts.

Examples of Passionate People

• Elon Musk – Musk has created several businesses oriented around solving big problems in the world like climate change (Tesla, Solar City) and space travel (SpaceX).
• Nelson Mandela – Mandela was so passionate about democracy in South Africa that he went to prison for over 10 years for protesting for democracy. He later became the president of South Africa.
• Bill Gates – Gates has been passionate about using technology to improve the world since he was a teenager. He co-founded Microsoft and is now one of the richest men in the world.
• Malala Yousafzai – Malala is a Pakistani girl who was shot by the Taliban for speaking out against them and advocating for girls’ education. She has since recovered and become a powerful advocate for education and human rights.
• Tony Robins – Tony Robins is a motivational speaker who is passionate about helping other people find their passions!
• Greta Thunberg – Greta is a climate change activist who passionately protested, all alone, in Stockholm to get the world’s attention.
• Bernie Sanders – While he never became president, Sanders was noted as one of the most passionate political leaders in the United States. He advocated for human rights and equality.

Passionate Examples in a Sentence

• She was passionate about human rights.
• Bill Gates is passionate about educating children in Africa.
• The saxaphone player is passionate about jazz music.
• The baseball coach is passionate about winning the tournament.
• The struggling writer is passionate about sharing her first novel.
• The speech was a passionate argument against the government.

Passions are unique to each and every one of us. The above examples should hopefully stimulate some “passionate examples” that you can use as a springboard for your discussion of what you’re passionate about. Try to talk about passions that are not only true passions of yours, but talk about them in a way that demonstrates your initiative, work ethic, and moral values .

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How to Turn Your Passion into a Successful Career

• Post author By Ahmed Mohamed
• Post date March 25, 2024

Embarking on a journey where your passion aligns with your career can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in life. Transforming what you love into a sustainable profession not only enhances personal satisfaction but also injects enthusiasm and creativity into your work life. Below are six crucial steps to help you navigate the transition, offering a comprehensive roadmap for individuals aspiring to turn their passion into a career.

1. Self-Reflection and Market Research

The initial step in transforming your passion into a career is profound self-reflection coupled with diligent market research. Understand the nuances of your passion: what aspects of it invigorate you, what skills you possess, and how these can be channeled into a viable career path. Concurrently, explore the market to identify opportunities where your passion meets a genuine need. This dual approach ensures that your career choice is not only aligned with your interests but is also marketable and sustainable.

2. Skill Enhancement and Education

Once you’ve identified a potential career path , focus on honing the necessary skills and acquiring pertinent knowledge. This may involve formal education, online courses, apprenticeships, or self-study. The goal is to become proficient and competitive in your chosen field. Remember, mastery of your craft is essential in converting your passion into a professional endeavor, as it differentiates you in the marketplace and lays the foundation for a successful career.

3. Developing a Career Roadmap

Creating a career roadmap is pivotal in the journey to turning your passion into a profession. This strategic plan outlines your goals, the steps required to achieve them, and the timeline for your progress. It should include short-term objectives that lead to your ultimate career goal. This roadmap serves as a personalized guide, helping you navigate through the complexities of professional development while ensuring that your passion remains the driving force behind your career choices.

4. Networking and Building Connections

Building a robust network is invaluable in any career, particularly when you’re venturing into a field driven by your passion. Connect with industry professionals, mentors, and peers who share your interests. Attend workshops, conferences, and networking events to immerse yourself in the community related to your passion. These connections can offer invaluable advice, opportunities for collaboration, and insights into industry trends, all of which are crucial for your career development.

5. Gaining Practical Experience

Theory and education are vital, but nothing compares to hands-on experience . Seek internships, volunteer opportunities, or part-time positions in your field of interest. Real-world experience allows you to apply your skills, adapt to industry dynamics, and build a portfolio or resume that showcases your capabilities and dedication to your passion. This step not only enhances your expertise but also solidifies your commitment to making your passion a career.

6. Perseverance and Adaptability

The journey from passion to career is rarely linear. It requires perseverance, adaptability, and a willingness to learn from setbacks. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and remain flexible in your approach, adjusting your career roadmap as necessary. Your dedication to your passion, coupled with a resilient and adaptable mindset, will guide you through the ups and downs of building a career aligned with your interests.

Turning your passion into a career is a journey that demands introspection, dedication, and strategic planning. By following these six steps, you can navigate the transition with confidence and purpose. Remember, the key to success is not just in identifying your passion but in continuously cultivating it, aligning it with market needs, and remaining committed to your growth and development. Embrace the journey, for the intersection of passion and career is where true fulfillment lies.