We have all been there – being passionate for something, some project, some show, some event and then having someone like a boss or a client who is not so passionate, block that passion. Blocking meaning halting it, changing its course before the passion can be built upon and really grow to something cool and impactful.

This morning I was very excited about a ongoing initiative we are producing at Grass Shack Events & Media. I was really passionate when I presented the ideas this morning – ideas the client asked for, yet the client blocked this passion by saying- I don’t want to talk about this now.

I understand this is part of business and the selling process of any idea is a giant step. I moved away and we are regrouping but I sensed the whole teams deflating passion. The client had been passionate before, but it now just became a job.

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