I had a great experience at work today.

I found out that I was on a team where all of the members are passionate, truly engaged, and looking to make a positive difference for all of the people we work with. The group explores ways of bringing innovation to our organization and how to promote and foster an environment of innovation.

During our weekly meeting our team came to the realization that we would be willing to do what we are doing as a team whether or not it was on company time. We believe in what we are doing so much that we would do it during lunch, after work, whatever. I’m not too old, but I think that kind of thing is pretty rare and very special.

It is easy for us to do the things we do at work because we know we are getting paid – and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But I would challenge you to ask yourself, what part of your day-to-day work would you still want to do if you had to do it on your own time? What would you be willing to do to help your coworkers or your company outside of your regular 9 to 5 schedule?

Is there anything? If so, you may have found a passion of your own. If not, you might want to look for something that can get you that passionate – it is a really cool feeling.

I dunno, it’s just a thought. I consider myself fairly lucky to be able to do what I do and enjoy it so much. And I know a lot of people don’t have that opportunity.

I guess that, in itself, is something I am passionate about – helping other people find their opportunity to be passionate about something.

Now if I could just figure out how to do that…