Everyone I know seems to have an inner compulsion for power. Not to power-over others, but to demonstrate a strength. When older, athletic strength wanes. When older or wiser, we find an inner power, an energy to do what matters.

Everyone I know possesses a passion. Many of us run from our passion when a nefarious voice says, “You can’t do that.” A few of us run toward our passion with deaf ears to those who dissuade.

Everyone I know has a presence. We all are noticed, mentioned, and considered. Even the obsequious receive recognition.

When power, passion, and presence work affectively, we become doers and achievers. Life proceeds with purpose as we do what we were created to do.

Greg Mortenson is that man. Read his story in Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenon and David Oliver Relin.