Lean Quote: Love What You Do

On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on this journey because without learning we can not improve.

"The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work, and the only way to do great work is to love what you do."   —  Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs said, “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.”

So many people walk around in life “looking for” their passion. They look for it as if passion is some mysterious thing that is difficult to find and runs away once you find it. Yet, the problem is rarely lack of passion. Most of us already know what we love to do. We know what excites us, even if we haven’t done it for years. Instead, we focus on what we think we “must” do.

When you are passionate about something, greatness comes easy. It might take time for some, but the difference is always striking.

Being passionate and loving what you do means you are going to put in the work. It means that you are going to have fun while doing it, be creative, and view obstacles as steppingstones.

Passion is what drives us to achieve our goals and to keep going even when the going gets tough. It’s what helps us to overcome obstacles and to push ourselves to the next level. Passion is the fuel that propels us forward on the path to success.

Passion is often underestimated when it comes to achieving success. This is unfortunate because passion can give us the energy, motivation, and determination to make our dreams a reality. Passion is key to staying inspired and pushing ourselves to do our best work. Without passion, hard work can often feel tedious and uninspiring. Finding what you’re passionate about is essential to achieving success. We must be able to identify the things that we are truly passionate about to make our dreams a reality. Once we’ve found what we’re passionate about, we can pursue these passions with vigor and dedication, which will lead to greater success in the long run.

Sure, when you’re passionate about something & enjoy doing it, you’ll have the motivation to learn more, get better and practice. But passion is not a plan but a feeling. And feelings change!

Steve Jobs' wisdom reminds us that the key to great work lies in loving what we do. By discovering and pursuing our passions, we can unlock our full potential, leading to increased motivation, creativity, and overall satisfaction. Embrace the journey of finding your passion and transform not only your work but your life, creating a lasting legacy of greatness.