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What does it mean?
McNair observes that someone's affection for their work is evident to others.
In plain terms
You can see that he loves his job.
What can you take from it?
Passion for work is visible to others.

Where it applies

  • workplace
  • team dynamics
  • career choices

Putting it to work

  • find meaningful work
  • observe team enthusiasm
  • assess fit

Questions to consider

  • How can you tell someone loves their work?
  • Why does passion matter?

Another view

Outward signs of love don't guarantee internal satisfaction.

More from Steve McNair

  1. 'There's no way I could do what he's doing. He's hands-down the toughest player in the NFL.'

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  2. 'People think he's tough and he should be playing every game, but he's human. I just don't want them to turn on his when he finally says he can't play.'

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  3. 'Michael Vick is the next Steve McNair, not the other way around. Michael hopes to one day have the experience and poise that Steve has.'

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