It's a basic fundamental

The following message is a great example that the fundamentals for success are really the same no matter what the job or profession may be.  I know this because Faye and I are in our 44th year in this business and we're kind of like the energizer bunny who just keeps on keeping on. Why do we continue like we do?  The answer to that is simple: this is what we do and I feel so fortunate to have found this business so many years ago.

Like I say at meetings...."I've been in this for 44 years and have never gone to work because this has never felt like work to me.  I been disappointed and frustrated at times, but it's never felt like work."

Enthusiastically,

Gary Burke 

Thanks to  Zal Fink  - 

This is from an interview with Paul Stanley of the rock group, KISS...

Q: What are the fundamentals you've adhered to in order to succeed and have such a long career?

Paul: The basic tenet for longevity is passion. You have to love what you're doing. If you're doing it for any other reason, you'll ultimately fail. You do something not because you want to, you do something because you have to, because there's an obsession within you. If someone comes to me and says, "I'm thinking about staying in music or..." I say, "Stop. Do the other thing." If you have to ask yourself if you should be doing this, the answer is no. You have to find something you totally believe in. That's what will get you through the tough times. Passion will not only help you succeed, it will get you through the failures.