Life, when lived full-heartedly, requires a lot of energy. There are several well known things you can do to enhance your energy levels to help you be as effective as possible: maintain a healthy diet, get at least 6 hours of sleep, exercise often and drink plenty of water. Blah, blah, blah. In fact, I have found through personal experiences that the most powerful and unrelenting source of energy is harnessed by doing things that you are truly passionate about. Committing to something greater than yourself can foster a form of enduring energy that is not replicable by any 5 hour sugar drink or a Venti Chai Latte with two pumps of vanilla.
The next time you experience the 3 PM afternoon crash, or you simply find yourself unable to muster the energy to get out of bed on a Monday morning, don’t just think about the physiological changes that you can make to enhance your spirit. Challenge yourself to find something that emancipates your dormant, powerful ambition. Whether it be a career, a new faith, a rigorous athletic goal, or a philanthropic challenge – find something that will naturally energize you to work longer and harder. There were many TED talks and keynotes last year that highlighted how crucial it is to find something that intrinsically energizes and motivates you, but perhaps none were as succinct and self evident as this brief clip from Gary Vaynerchuk where he implores his audience to stop doing shit that you hate.
When I reflect on times in which I have been lethargic and unengaged, it is always been when I have lost sight of what inspires me most. Caffe Americanos can do wonders when you need a quick boost, but nothing compares to the natural energy you will have day in and day out when you have a zest for life and your daily endeavors. If you are looking for inspiration to discover that inner energy, check out Entrepreneur Magazines’s five simple ways to find your passion. Life is short. Chase what makes your heart race.
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