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So, while interest is crucial to sustaining passion over the long-term, so, too, is the desire to connect with and help others.

…people mistakenly think about interests… They don’t realize they need to play an active role in developing and deepening their interests.

…whatever your occupation, you can maneuver within your job description – adding, delegating, and customizing what you do to match your interests and values.

You’re acting in a parentlike way if you’re asking for guidance on how to best bring forth interest, practice, purpose, and hope in the people you care for.

If money were no object and you were guaranteed not to fail, what type of work would you do?

People will do something – including change their behavior – only if it can be demonstrated that doing so is in their own best interests as defined by their own values.

…productivity tends to increase when workers believe that their bosses are showing a greater interest and involvement in their work.

Studies show that people actually become less interested in tasks when they are externally rewarded.

Each of us has a stake in the accomplishments and failures of those around us; each of us holds an interest in the deeds of others.

…self-control is not selfish. Willpower enables us to get along with others and override impulses that are based on personal short-term interests.