Jacob and others have given valuable inputs and tools on developing passion. But it is necessary to understand what passion is, its color, and how it feels so that you can identify it properly. Passion should be like that of Edison, who invented the electric bulb. He failed 500 times in his experiments but never gave up and ultimately invented something that lights up billions of homes worldwide. Passion should be akin to the zeal of Columbus, who discovered America despite facing thousands of miles of journey, storms, and rough seas. A passion of this nature can only be intrinsic.
Key Emotive Pillars That Sustain Passion
The key emotive pillars that sustain passion are:
1) A definite goal to pursue
2) Choosing a goal to satisfy an emotive urge to do things differently or accomplish something lofty
3) A strong feeling and a burning desire to achieve the goal. It is said that a small flame cannot heat the vessel.
4) A never-ending enthusiasm to pursue the goal.
What prompted me to describe passion is your query as to how you can develop passion towards your work. It conveys that you are not feeling passionate about your work currently. Do you want to know how to develop interest in work? If so, first, probe those factors that do not make you feel passionate about your work now. This will help you develop at least an interest in work if not passion.
Regards,
B. Saikumar
Mumbai