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Discovering My Passion
After attending my first Tribe webinar titled “Dicovering Your Passion”, I spent some serious time giving this some real deep thought.
What is my Passion?
Looking over the past 25 years of my life and looking at the things I do, this question really hit home.
I enjoy spending time with my family. I have 3 daughters and each daughter has 1 brother. My daughters are married and now I have 2 Grand babies. Shhh.. 3rd on the way! We are a close family, I see my grandchildren almost daily. But this is not my passion, it’s some of the benefits my passion.
My passion is what drives me each day. The one thing that gets me up and out of the house each day. Some call it a job, and some days I admit it seems that way, however when I really look at what I do on a daily basis. My job isn’t my passion, its the work I do each day at my job.
You see, I spend my days “Building Relationship” empowering others to make an informed decision on their insurance matters. It gives me great pleasure after working with somebody, whether they buy from me or stay with current coverage. Just so they understand the reason and they’re comfortable with their decisions. I’m blessed today because I learned a LONG time ago to pay it forward. As Zig says “Help enough other people get what they want and you will get what you want”. This is so true!
The true benefit of knowing your passion will assist you on those days when you start getting down. Step back a minute and think, why am I doing this. That is powerful!
I hope this helps others, because it sure helped me to just sit and give this topic some deep thought.
Sincerely,
Bill Hartman
PS It’s harder to say thank you on the net, because some things are growing so fast. I do want to thank the whole tribe and especially the 6 that started this. You have made a big difference in my life. Thank You everyone!
February 26th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Bill,
I’m so glad you are here to share your passion with us. You are a “building Relationships” kinda guy!
Have an awesome day,
Val
Val Wilcox´s last blog ..Are You on a Rhinoceros Path in Life?
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Bill Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Val,
Thank you, I enjoy working with you on Tribe Tuesdays. You are a real asset to the team.
Bill
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February 27th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Bill, it’s great that you are following your passion. So many are not. When you choose to follow your passions you have so much to give to others and it’s the giving of value that improves your quality of life.
Good stuff!
Brandy Price´s last blog ..Must Have SEO Plugins – Unless You’re OK Losing Precious Traffic
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Bill Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Thank You Brandy, your words are kind. Look forward to reading your posts.
Bill Hartman
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March 2nd, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Hey Bill!
Thank you for sharing! Such a wonderful post!
You Rock!
Eleni
Eleni Liapakis´s last blog ..Here’s the Secret!
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Bill Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Eleni,
Thank you, I look forward to connecting more with you.
Bill
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March 2nd, 2010 at 10:26 pm
This is great. When you don’t have an agenda it is felt by your potential clients and this is bigger than any one transaction.
That is a great approach, you are doing good work over there, keep it up.
Jose H. Caraballo´s last blog ..Forget Your Why…Begin With Your Purpose!
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Bill Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:14 pm
Jose,
Based on the information you have shared, I want to say OUT LOUD you are a Man of True Values. You will be rewarded in due time for walking down the right path. Keep up the work you are doing!
Bill
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March 2nd, 2010 at 10:47 pm
That’s fabulous that you’re passionate about what you do…so many people are oblivious to living a life based on your passions, so I’m so glad to hear you’ve found that thing that has you wake up fired up every day! Pay It Forward is an amazing concept ~ also a favorite movie of mine!
And congrats on the next grand-child on the way! (don’t worry, my lips are sealed!)
Beth Allen´s last blog ..Successful Weight Loss & Long Term Weight Management
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Bill Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Beth,
Thank You and it is great to talk with you. I really love the concept of the tribe.
Bill
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March 2nd, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Bill. I love this post. I know you value the most important things in life. I look forward to reading more of what drives you. Like our mutual friend Mr. Anthony Robbins preaches… “Living is Giving”
Enjoy your magic moments.
Talk soon buddy.
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Bill Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Matthew,
Thank You and I look forward to talking to you and learning more about your work.
Bill
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March 2nd, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Bill,
Finding our purpose is very important. It is the thing that will drive us when our passion fades at times. It is a great tie in to Jose Caraballo`s post on the same subject! I look forward to getting to know you and Tribing together!
Live a Juicy Life,
Susan
Susan Davis´s last blog ..30 Day Free Trial Approach to Goal Setting
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Bill Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Thank You Susan,
I truly believe that we are at the right place at the right time and together we all will be better off for what we are doing here.
Bill
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March 3rd, 2010 at 1:37 am
Great inspiration Bill!
It is so important to really discover what drives us. Not just the things that we hold dear in life, but the things that truly move us. You are absolutely right on when it comes to paying it forward. When helping others is what drives you, you will get back loads in return.
Glad to be a part of the tribe with you.
Danielle Zack
Danielle Zack´s last blog ..How to Recruit Great Prospects into Your Business
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Bill Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 8:38 am
Danielle,
Thank you, I look forward to reading about your passion and what exciting things you do.
Bill Hartman
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March 3rd, 2010 at 8:00 am
Bill
It is so great you have discovered what your passion is. I have been struggling with that a lot lately. I love what I am doing but not sure it is my Passion. I guess you just get so used to working for a paycheck, it is hard to step back and really define what would truly be your passion whether a paycheck is included or not.
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Bill Reply:
March 3rd, 2010 at 8:40 am
Glyna,
It will come when you really do take that step back and look at what things do make you most happy in your life. Look forward to learning more about you.
Bill Hartman
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March 4th, 2010 at 11:33 am
(Congrats!!! shhhh)
This made me smile. I love seeing people live their passion. It shows in their work. That is my favorite quote…Zig… I remind myself of that everyday, and have been reminding myself for the last 3 years. It completely changed my biz and my life.
Thanks Bill… Your last line, gives me chills. That’s my passion! I can totally relate.
Nick Logan´s last blog ..By: Emmie Olivas
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March 8th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Hey Bill,
You are speaking to my heart here. You obviously have it figured out and, no doubt, your customers appreciate the sincere care you give them.
Congrats on a big, beautiful family too. I also have bunches of kiddos and grand-babies. Such a blessing!
Thanks,
Renee Chase
Renee Chase´s last blog ..Drink in Life Like Cold Water on a Hot Day
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Bill Reply:
March 8th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Thank you for the kind words. I have been informed that now i have “TWO” more grand babies on the way.
Bill
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March 14th, 2010 at 12:43 am
Bill,
Great way to be open and transparent in your post. Finding those things we are passionate about is one of the main ingredients in the success formula. We need people like you, willing to share the information they have to help others make informed and logical choices. Keep bringing the value.
Krista
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Bill Reply:
March 14th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Thank You Krista, its the only way to be. You ROCK Lady!
Bill
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March 15th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Hey Bill,
Is is fantastic that you have found your passio! Passion is the key to motivation and success. I hope you do well with all your future endeavors.
Debbie Turner
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Bill Reply:
March 15th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Thank You Debbie,
Look forward to learning and hearing from you.
Bill
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March 25th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Hey Bill,
Great post! It is so important not only to identify your passion, but to also to put it into action! Ironically, we are on the same wave length because I was inspired after a tribe training also to identify my passion.
Congrats on those grandbabies!
Michelle
Michelle Shutter´s last blog ..Proclaim Your Passion!!
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Bill Reply:
March 25th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Michelle,
Thank you for your comments. The Tribe has been a HUGH benefit to me. Getting to meet some wonderful people and learning a TON of valuable information. It’s great to be able to share information with others and let people make there own decisions.
Bill
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March 26th, 2010 at 7:12 am
I can only laugh as I read this stuff. All do is smile in agreement! Ha.
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Bill Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 10:52 am
I understand the comment, but don’t really see where this is a laughing matter. Maybe a chuckle at the way people have bean fooled into thinking this is a good deal.
I have 1 question. If it so good and the President and Congress really believe that its right for the country. Shouldn’t they lead by example and drop their Plan and join the Exchange.
Bill
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