​​Sustainable personal passion is a non-work pursuit you love: from triathlons to the piano, from Taekwondo to standup comedy.
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Something you always try to become better at. Something you are at least a little bit proud of.
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I have interviewed numerous leaders with passionate interests, from startup entrepreneurs to CEOs of Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies. This is what they said: sustainable personal passion is not just another way to relax and recharge. It is fundamentally different and can bring your leadership to a whole new level.

When I took up marathon running
I did not plan on it helping in my corporate leader role.
It did, in many unexpected ways. 
But sustainable personal passion is not something that you summon out of a magic lamp, to help you in times of need. It requires time, perseverance, and true passion. Start early, and if you have one, do not postpone it for later, when you’ll be “less busy”.

It is an investment in your leadership.