Are you ready to fly?

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Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974), the American aviator, said: "It is the greatest shot of adrenaline to be doing what you've wanted to do so badly.  You almost feel like you could fly without the plane."

Imagine if you were not only excited doing what you want, but also successful at what you are doing.

Research has shown that one of the keys to achieving lasting success is that you must feel a passion for what you do. 

Ask yourself if you have connected your passions with your success? 

Are you a soul of fire?

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There is a word in Danish, ildsjæle, which means “dedicated souls” or literally “souls of fire”.  How wonderful to be known as a soul of fire!  Your passions can ignite you and will burn like a flame, lighting your surroundings, and warming those around you.  Although the Danish word refers to volunteering, the Collins English dictionary defines the verb volunteer as “to offer (oneself or one's services) for an undertaking by choice and without request or obligation." 

Imagine what your life could be like if you are doing what you love and giving without expectations!

Rate the following statements on a scale of
1 to 10 as they apply to you:

I jump out of bed every morning excited to get started.
I am happy.
My relationships are fulfilling.
I have hope.
My future is great.
I am living my dreams.
The possibilities and opportunities are endless.
I am successful.
I am having fun!
If you got mostly 9s and 10s, then congratulations - you've got a fantastic life happening!!  If, however, you are like most people, then your numbers are going to be much lower. 

A Harris Interactive Study reported that 80% of all Americans in the workforce were not passionate in their jobs.  Imagine being one of the 20% who jumped out of bed in the mornings - yes, even on Mondays - because they were excited to go do the thing they loved!

The good news is that you can bring your scores up!  You can lead a life that is fun and exciting, hopeful and fulfilling, passionate and successful.

    Answer 7 easy questions to see if you are living your ideal, passionate life.