About yourself Quote by Randy Komisar
“Passion and drive are not the same at all. Passion pulls you toward something you cannot resist. Drive pushes you toward something you feel compelled or obligated to do. If you know nothing about yourself, you can't tell the difference. Once you gain a modicum of self-knowledge, you can express your passion…It's not about jumping through someone else's hoops. That's drive.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "The Art of Startup Leadership" with Randy Komisar, 2015
Passion is an irresistible attraction to something you love; drive is the disciplined push toward obligations or goals. Self‑knowledge lets you distinguish and balance them.
In simple terms: Passion = love; Drive = duty.
Key Takeaway
Know yourself to align love and duty.
Themes
self‑knowledge
motivation
purpose
balance
Mood
reflective
determined
inspired
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- entrepreneurship
- personal development
- goal setting
Key Concepts
psychology
intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture both passion and drive?
- What self‑knowledge practices reveal your true motivations?
A Different Perspective
Passion can be fleeting without discipline; drive may become burnout without joy.
