On Wednesday August 11th, we interviewing Sean Adams, a former NCAA All-American athlete, turned his love of sports into a life working with others through the medium of sports. His first book, “Sports for Life: Daily Sports Themes for Life Success,” was published in 2006. His second book, based solely on attitude and titled, “It’s Okay to be Crazy!” was published in January 2010. Sean is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, ESPN radio co-host, author and cultural critic. For more information, visit www.seanadams.net.

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Sean’s interview:

Sean’s Passioneer Q & A

SO: What’s your definition of “passion”?

Passion is desire.  Desire is sometimes confused with “wants,” but it is something totally different.  Passion is not something that you are born with; it’s something you develop and something that you are taught from a very young age.  What becomes important to you is what you will have passion for and where you will focus your energy.

SO: What have been the key factors in your success and what one word best describes it?

Hard work, managing failure, cheering for other people, and being realistic with myself.  Blessed!

SO: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned in making the leap and what wisdom do you have for someone who’s scared/discouraged about their own leap?

The biggest lesson is to plan as much as you can but remain flexible because the plans never flow at a 100% success rate so flexibility is a must.  Don’t be scared to fail and learn everything you can from the people that already know what you need to know.

SO: What or who drove you to be who you are?

I think my family did a great job of making sure we drove ourselves to be the best we can be at whatever field we chose to take part in.  I believe in the old axiom that you encourage more passion not by lighting a fire underneath someone but by lighting a fire within them.

SO: Your biggest challenge(s) in leaping into your passions for serving others, and how you have addressed them?

My biggest challenges have been my own doubts.  If I work under the expectation that my dreams and goals are too important to be in the hands of another person then the only person that can slow down is me.

SO: Who is your biggest “hero” in your life and why?

My best friend Mark and my brother Lamar are probably two people that could be deemed “heroes,” if there is such a thing.  They both have battled tough times (tougher than most) and have found their ways through it and experienced large amounts of success in life.

SO: Do you have a quote that you would like to share that speaks of you and your passion?

Never allow a person to tell you, “no,” who does not have the power to say “yes.”