Note: This is entry for The Letter ‘G’, and is Ryze’s contribution to The #AtoZChallenge.
Drew: What are you passionate about, J?
Jason: Drew, I told you, I’m passionate about Other People’s Passions.
I just like helping people succeed, unblock their life, and flow major moves towards their dreams.
I always have.
Whenever our fam had a good idea, I’d jump on it, elevate it, and contribute to it.
That was the basics of short chat I had with my brother a while ago.
It was a really good chat.
And…
It picks at the edges of passion, purpose, and success-coaching, but it also hints at something deeper.
People are all born with natural tendencies, inclinations, and interests.
Some are clear to everyone since birth, some become clear as they shine more and more over time.
They’re gifts.
They’re things that others aren’t interested in and passionate about, but that the world can use.
And they’re mostly hidden.
Gifts… locked in closets and basements, or dumped into a back-corner of a mind that’s just trying to "make ends meet."
- Writers who only write in private diaries, knowing damn well their stuff deserves to be read.
- Beautiful women with dreams of acting, touching hearts, and moving others, who settle for 9-5 cog-and-gear McJobs.
- Artists who simply won’t paint.
It kills me.
But worse than that…
…it butchers the economy.
The economy is the total value that humanity is creating / has created.
And we have so many of our gifted creators… refusing to step up, stand proud, and show off their gifts.
They wait for permission.
They wait for invitation.
They wait for a society that is too busy or apathetic for them.
They expect someone else to get past their fears and take the first step.
Our gifted creators hide their gifts, which is the same as wasting them.
And it’s killing our economy, which needs to move, flow, and grow.
Instead the economy stays the same, crumbling, with no new blood, status quo in decline.
(This trends pretty noticeable in Toronto, which has for a long time been "start-up unfriendly", but I’m changing it :D)
I care.
I want us all to Ryze together.
And that means stepping up, owning our gifts, and showing them off, permission be damned.
And yes, this will piss people off in your circles.
But just like getting a needle, sometimes it has to be done 🙂
Thanks for reading.
Hi! I'm J-Ryze, I help heroes #ryze their empires.
What an inspiring post! You’re right, gifts shouldn’t be wasted. We need to make the most of our individual talents.
Welcome, and thanks so much, Tizzy! I *love* to inspire 😉
Glad you agree.
Hey Jason! Welcome to the A to Z Challenge. It’s all about posting the letters and making new friends.
I’ve always had a gift for music and finally did something with my writing a few years ago, resulting in two published books with a third on the way. I’ve also returned to my music and now play guitar in a band – and thoroughly enjoying it!
Thanks for the welcome, Alex, and welcome to Ryze 🙂
I’m definitely posting the letters and making new friends – lol!
I love this story of yours about “doing something” with your gifts. I wish more people would step up and follow your example 🙂
On your 3rd book? That’s certainly something many aspire to, congrats! Care to share a link?
Aaaaaaaannnd now a guitarist in a band? Loving your creative streak — Ryze loves ambitious creatives 🙂
What an inspiring post- thanks for sharing. I only recently discovered my “writing gift” and have learned to use it!
Welcome Megan, and thanks! A second vote for “inspiring” (you know you can actually vote on how this post makes you feel above?) 😀
Thrilled you’re using your writing gift!
Gifts… locked in closets and basements, or dumped into a back-corner of a mind that’s just trying to “make ends meet.”
They are the most precious things, and their loss the most poignant. Thanks for the words of inspiration.
Welcome back, Damyanti, and thanks for pulling that line out (perhaps I shoulda made it tweetable 😀 )
Definitely precious, and our society and economy suffers in all the moments people hide theirs and turn it off.
Yup, you are so right. It all start with one and ends with many but nothing where nobody starts.
Neelam, welcome! And fantastic line: nothing where nobody starts!
Awesome post. I wished I had learned this lesson years earlier.
Dropping by from A to Z. First year participating.
Brett Minor
Transformed Nonconformist
Awesome, Brett! Welcome! It’s my first year in A-to-Z also and its a fun ride so far.
Hahaha… I know what you mean, there are many many many lessons I wish was like “standard curriculum” for the my childhood self 🙂
That was totally an inspired post! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
– A fellow blogger from A to Z!
Okay, so another vote for inspired – lol – thanks, Sheethal!
Great post, man. Keep’m coming.
I definitely will, Daniel. Right back atcha!
Your blog is beautiful! I love that you are so positive and willing to help others around you and help them see the good in themselves. We need more people like you!
Have fun with a-z.
Welcome, Jessica! And thank you for leaving a comment more than just “inspiring post” – I really feel like you took the time to appreciate what Ryze is about.
I do love beauty, positivity, and helping others Ryze!
You rock, and I’ll definitely check out your blog!