I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend, and created some amazing memories that will not soon be forgotten. I think we should all strive to create at least one impactful memory a week. That alone would help tremendously in leading the fantastical lives we truly want and deserve! Now, let's move on to the topic of discussion.
Typically speaking, my Saturdays usually consist of going out to the local bars or house parties, meeting new people, and more often than not, bringing home an amazing woman to share the night with!
Not this Saturday, though. There was a spectacle to be witnessed, and it was to take place within the confines of my cozy house, with a plethora of close friends around, to be a part of the excitement that was the seventh, and final, game in the first round playoffs between the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics.
For those of you who either missed it, or are not basketball or sports fans in general, allow me to give you a brief synopsis of this exciting series. The Bulls were considered heavy underdogs at the beginning. The Celtics were favored to eliminate them with relative ease, even given the fact that one of their star players, Kevin Garnett, was out with an injury. The predictions would prove to be far from accurate. The Bulls would eventually be eliminated by the Celtics, but not before they forced a game seven in a series that would see more lead changes, over-times, and last minute heroics than I have ever witnessed. Never before have I seen a more outstanding display of athleticism and determination that these two teams brought to this series!
Saturday night was alive with the ecstasy of an epic battle that was about to take place before our very eyes. The night’s conversation didn’t navigate from topic to topic as it usually does. Instead, it was only about Bulls and Celtics basketball. We argued over which team was going to win. Was Derek Rose or Ben Gordon going to have a big game? Or, was it going to be Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, making shot after shot? We were about to find out!
Throughout the duration of the game every single one of us were entranced, completely engaged, with every shot that was made, every foul that was committed, and every call the officials failed to make. The couch and chairs served no purpose, for every last one of us stood for practically the entire game, shouting at the top of our lungs, cheering for our chosen team. The funny thing, however, was that not a single person inside my house that night was a fan of either the Bulls or the Celtics. But yet, we were so enthralled by the passion that both of these teams, especially the Bulls, displayed during the series that we could not help but watch. To miss one of the games was unfathomable. We were addicted.
As Ben Gordon missed his three point shot in the last seconds of the game, sealing the win for the Celtics, my heart sunk into my chest, my head, slumped over in defeat. As I sat there, listening to the handful of friends, who were temporary Celtics fans, scream in exhilaration, my mind began to wonder. What amazing quality did this series have that captivated so many people across the country? Why did this series spark so much passion from a group of people in Georgia, who had no ties with either Chicago or Boston? Was it the fact that there were so many over-times? Was it the fact that all but two games came down to the very last second? Was it the tension that was clearly visible between both teams? I could answer yes to all of the previous questions, but there was something else hidden beneath the surface. And then it dawned on me. . .
The over-times, last minute shots, and tension were the effect of something greater, larger in the grand scheme of this series. Our passion for this series, the reason why our excitement knew no limits, was due in fact to the PASSION that both teams poured into every, single game! Their PASSION directly fueled our PASSION! Amazing!
Passion is one hundred percent CONTAGIOUS, guys. Think about it for a minute.
Let’s stay with the subject of sports. Why do you think so many people choose to leave the comfort of their own homes, where they can watch the game for free and be up-close and personal on the action, and pay to go to the stadium to watch the game from the “cheap seats”, where you need binoculars in order to make out who’s in the center of the action? I can guarantee you it’s not for the view! It’s because of the vibrant atmosphere that fills the stadium. The fans express, with great magnitude, their passion for their favorite team, cheering for every point or run scored, and booing with every point or run allowed. They feed off of one another, and you can’t help but get caught up in the excitement. You are completely present, adrenaline rushing, endorphins exploding throughout your body, your voice, hoarse, from the repeated screaming replies to exhilarating showcase of excitement. My friends, that’s PASSION in its contagious form!
Have you ever had a conversation with a person about something that they were completely passionate about? Do you remember how you felt as that person became more and more excited while discussing that one thing that made their life feel complete? If I was to put money on it, I would conclude that as they shared with you their passion, your own feelings of passion, excitement, and a general rush of great feelings began to blossom inside of you. Maybe, you were previously not in the best of moods, but this one person, maybe even a total stranger, was able to ignite these positive, motivational feelings inside of you simply by expressing that one special thing that fuels their life. That one conversation has now transformed your negative state into a positive one. How AWESOME is that!
Or, if you haven’t had the privilege, yet, to have had that kind of conversation with someone, think back to all of the motivational and inspirational books that you have read in the past. How many times have you felt completely alive and eager to accomplish your life’s goals after reading one of those books, even if it only lasted for a couple of days? That, my friends, is the passion of the author, his passion to help you succeed in life, directly affecting the passion within you.
If you haven’t had that feeling, then pick up a copy of “The Greatness Guide” by Robin Sharma. Trust me, you’ll feel the passion!
Do you want to draw people to you? Do you want women to remember the insanely great emotions they felt while they were hanging around you? Do you want to inspire others to be their best selves? Do you want to create lasting friendships with tons of amazing people?
DISPLAY YOUR PASSION FOR THE WHOLE WORLD TO SEE and everyone will be attracted to you! They will feed off of your energy.
Before I began my extraordinary journey into personal development (which inevitably turned into MY PASSION) I was completely amazed by a dear friend of mine, Billy’s, capability of befriending every single person he came into contact with. There was no way you could dislike him. It was impossible. Billy had his own problems that he needed to personally deal with, but there was one thing that Billy possessed that drew everyone to him. He had a passion. HAVING FUN! Many of the people that hung out with Billy didn’t agree with some of the things he did, but they were more than willing to overlook his flaws, simply based on the fact that you always, ALWAYS had a fun, exciting night, hanging out with him. In those days, I fed off of Billy’s passion, like many others. His passion was contagious, and it got us into a lot of trouble!
Now, my passion for constant improvement and exploration has not only impacted my own life, but also the lives of everyone around me. I am so very proud to say that I have made a difference in many people’s lives over the course of the five years I have studied personal development. I can’t begin to count the number of people who have exclaimed to me that my positivity and sheer joy for life have brightened their own lives, even whenever I am not present. It is truly an INCREDIBLE feeling and I want, deeply, for every single one of you to feel this same emotion. It will change your world! Allow your positive emotions to spread across your circle of influence. Give the gift of your passion to everyone that you meet!
There might be some of you reading this saying, “But, Tyler, I haven’t found my passion yet. How am I supposed to express something I don’t have?”
I would answer, “You do have a passion. If you are reading this in the Pualifestyle.com forum, then you have a DEEP passion. You just haven’t realized it, yet.”
YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST!!
Think about it. If you didn’t care deeply about your life, you wouldn’t be on this magnificent forum, discussing and learning about how to get the most out of your life. You are passionate about living the best life you possibly can, and I commend every single one of you for it!
Take your passion for life and let everyone you come into contact with know about it! Embrace your passion for the adventurous! Utilize your passion for meeting new people! Accentuate your passion for women! Expose your passion for creating a successful business! Celebrate your passion for having a great time EVERY time you go out. You’ll be amazed at the results you will get. If two basketball teams on T.V. can affect a group of country boys from Georgia, think about what YOU can do expressing your passion to that beautiful blonde at the bar, just waiting to meet you!
Have a great night guys, and remember. . .
Always live your life to the fullest!
Sincerely,
Tyler H
P.S. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them in the forum, or email me personally at
thamm84@gmail.com
The Passion of the Bulls: An Article on the Contagiousness of Passion
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