I think the author is attacking the wrong viewpoint. Being passionate about some idea I scrawled on a napkin at a bar is a great way to start a business. The p

I think the author is attacking the wrong viewpoint. Being passionate about some idea I scrawled on a napkin at a bar is a great way to start a business. The phrase "Be passionate" says nothing about discipline or determination. Most of his points seem to focus on these qualities. Sure, I've been part of many passionate conversations that started "Wouldn't it be cool if...?". Many of these ideas never made it past the beers they were shared over. But for the ones that did, passion is a good start. If you are passionate over a long period of time, you will be good at what you do. This is not the same as making money, but you will be good at whatever it is you do. You can fake passion for a job, but those who matter will notice.