The Power of Passion

“Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.”
GEORGE HEGEL

It wasn’t until my early fifties that I discovered an undeniable link between passionate musicians and passionate technologists – but that’s another blog for another time. The discovery sprang from my experience with the Rock and Roll Retail music event, in which I was a founding member and their first drummer. In summary, every year since 2010, a group of retailer musicians gathers in New York City to perform for a charity music event at the world’s largest retail trade show – the National Retail Federation. The musicians get one hour to practice, which is good because most have never played together – then they hit the live stage. These are some of the most passionate people I’ve ever met. Most work in retail technology and are well-respected experts. All epitomize the Power of Passion.

“People with great passion can make the impossible happen.”
ANONYMOUS