The Intersection between the World's Greatest Need and Your Greatest Passion

It is not often that we post two blog articles in one day. But I came across a quote that got my attention and I wanted to memorialize it in our blog:

"Your life should be about finding the intersection of the world's greatest need and your greatest passion."

Wow! How many  of us are searching for meaning and purpose in life? This quote gives us a little direction.

It came from an article I am reading as background for an MBA class I will likely be teaching in the fall on Corporate Social Responsibility. Water is a hot sustainability topic. Fast Company just this month published an article that talks about a new organization, water.org, which was co-founded by Matt Damon, who has found his passion in addressing the water crisis.  

In an era when so many celebrities are making the news by breaking laws and misbehaving, it is encouraging to read about Matt, who is using his celebrity to lead others to do something about a very important issue that affects 3 billion people around the globe. What an inspiration he is!

Questions to ponder: What is my greatest passion? How can I use it to server the world's great needs? Or even the world's little needs right here in my own neighborhood?