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What is your definition of "Passion"?

As part of our Passions and Possibilities Project and its new integrated blog/website launching on Sept. 1st, we are collecting definitions of "passion" from bold, talented entrepreneurs who have leaped big time into their dreams, aka "Passioneers" (sm). Please share your definition in a brief, 2-3 sentence format, along with your full name, title, and website link. With your permission, we'll include your quote and contact info.

Our intention is to share these definitions with others who are making their own leap, and feeling scared or discouraged, especially in these tough economic times. Thanks so much for sharing your passion with us!

Here's mine:

"Passion is the burning desire to express fully my life's purpose -- why I'm here. It's the fire in my belly that won't let me sleep when a new idea is coming forth and won't let me quit when the going gets tough."

Warmest of Welcomes! Tell Us What Would You Like to Create Here.

Welcome to our new Washington CASH group. So glad that you decided to join us! This is your opportunity to share thoughts, create discussions on your favorite topics, post articles, host an event, and simply find out what's happenin'. Feel free to ping me or John with questions or comments about what you'd like to see, do, and create with us.

Cheers!

Focused 1-Month JumpStart Coaching Program: $99.99 (qualifying BizNiks only)

Got a great new product or service idea that you want to launch, quickly and profitably? Want to partner with an experienced, inspiring coach for an intense, laser-like month to move forward NOW? Try our new JumpStart Program if you (1) have a business that's helping others, and (2) are ready and willing to invest the energy & focus during our month together. What's the cost? $99.99 for the next 6 BizNiks who meet these two requirements.

What's the catch? If (and only if) you like what you get, I'd love a testimonial and future referrals.

The JumpStart program includes

(1) An initial 90-minute consultation,

(2) One hour of background research on your materials, website, competitors,

(3) Two 45-minute coaching sessions, and spot coaching blasts in between sessions.

A $375 value for $99.99, and a great way to move forward in your passionate dreams NOW!!!

What Are the Biggest Questions You Had In Leaping into Your Entrepreneurial Passions?

What were/are the 3 biggest questions on your mind in leaping into your passions fully as an entrepreneur? (ranked in order of importance, highest to lowest).

I'm gathering research for a new Passions & Possibilities (sm) blog and want to be sure to address these questions.

If I use your question(s), I'll be sure to get your contact info for attribution. Thanks!

Share Your 2 Best Tips for Leaping Into Passions REGARDLESS of the Economy!

What are your top TWO tips/suggestions for someone who wants to pursue their passions in a big way, but is feeling scared or discouraged, especially during the recession? I've already interviewed some of you for our Passioneers radio show, AND would love any/all input.

Please be brief and focused in responding. FYI that if selected for the blog & article, I'll need your contact info to give you credit.

Also, if you've made the BIG leap into your passions and are living large, I invite you to join our Biznik Passioneers Group, and to contact me to be interviewed for our blog, book, and radio show.

Thanks so much and happy Passioneering!

Requesting Your Top Two Tips on Leaping Into Passions, Regardless of Economy

What are your top TWO tips/suggestions for someone who wants to pursue their passions fully but is feeling scared or discouraged, especially during the recession? I've already interviewed some of you for our Passioneers radio show, AND would love any/all input. Please be brief and focused.

FYI that if selected for the blog & article, I'll need your contact info to give you credit.

Thanks!

Requesting Your Top Two Tips for Leaping Into Your Passions - For Upcoming Blog and Article

What are your top TWO tips/suggestions for someone who wants to pursue their passions fully but is feeling scared or discouraged, especially during the recession? I've already interviewed some of you for our Passioneers radio show, AND would love any/all input. Please be brief and focused.

FYI that if selected for the blog & article, I'll need your contact info to give you credit.

Thanks!

Leaping into Your Passions Fully? Send Us Your Brief Videos!

We're seeking many videos (2-3 mins. long) of bold, talented individuals who are fully expressing their passions and possibilities now. Why? To inspire others who haven't yet made the leap, especially if they're scared or discouraged. We'll collage the videos into The Passions and Possibilities Project blog, as well as other social media channels whenever possible, including BizNik. It's a great way to share your insights with others AND market yourselves. Also seeking video and audio production specialists - we need your help!

Basic video requirements:

Timing: First come, first served (no later than March 31st).

Length: 2 - 3 mins maximum

Format:
YouTube-compatible format (i.e., .WMV, .AVI, .MOV, and .MPG transferred from most digital devices.) If you don't think your current video file format is recognized by YouTube, try converting to MPEG4 video with MP3 audio). Contact us with questions.

Content:
Please answer the following questions during your video (BE CREATIVE - e.g, videos of you doing/being your passions; share a symbol/token of it; NO boring, talking heads!).

(1) What are your passions and how are you expressing them fully now? (2) What challenges do you face in expressing them; how are you overcoming them? (3) What's your experience of prosperity in following your passions (as you define it)? (4) Words of advice/guidance for others making the leap? (5) How do viewers contact you?

Movie rating: PG13 or lower (check it out).

Thanks so much for considering this request!

Sue Oliver

Filled with Passion & Possibilities? I want to interview you!

I'm collecting inspirational stories and videos of individuals who have left mediocre lives to pursue their dreams. If you know of anyone, including yourself, who has simply GONE FOR IT, in any area of life, then I want to interview you/them for possible inclusion in a radio program, video, other publications. If you wish, I'll mask your identity and create an anecdote or, with your permission, include details and your contact/business information (Great for business!)

I'm doing this as a research project to better understand the difference between those who DO and those who DON'T make that big leap of faith into their bliss. And to share the results with others who are on the brink. Each of us has a powerful story I'm sure!

Send your interest or the name of another person of passions & possibilities to me here or ssoliver21@comcast.net. And please share a snippet/appetizer here if you wish, especially the challenges you've faced and how you overcame them.

As for me, I recently left a high-paying corporate America job to pursue my dream of being a life coach. The security of a great paycheck and a large-company structure had been a lure...until the call to serve others in life coaching took over..and the realities of mergers/takeovers/cut-backs sunk in. I've run a small biz a few times in the past, but always seemed to coax myself back to the corporate life. This time, I’ve cut the umbilical cord and am flying free for GOOD! Can anyone relate? Thanks!

Sue

www.lifesparks-coaching.com

Any Puget Sound Health & Fitness Bizniks?

I'm a wellness & lifestyle coach (and personal trainer) in the Seattle region and would love to tap into a referral network of holistic practitioners (e.g., massage therapists, accupuncturists, personal trainers, counselors, etc.,) to whom I can refer my clients. We live in such a health-oriented area, don't we?

Let's start to connect and build an awesome referral network to support our clients in experiencing true health & vitality! DESPITE external events.

Best wishes,

SueZ

Lifestyle and Business Consulting for Marketing/Web Design

Anyone interested in trading marketing collateral & web design for life or business coaching? I'm looking to create a nice brochure and upgrade my website AND I'm an awesome coach. Let's talk!

Sue

Anyone in South South Seattle -- as in Tacoma?

I'm new to BizNik and live in Tacoma, work in Seattle. Would love to find group(s) gathering in either area. I'd be happy to host something before year-end if there's interest.

Peace, Sue Z