Robbins defines passion very simply. Passion is what gets you up early and keeps you up late. Those who are passionate about something in their lives are definitely healthier, more productive and, most important, happier.
People can be passionate about many things.
Books, art, the theater and yes, tennis. As a teaching professional, the students who I enjoy working with the most are the ones who clearly love the game. It doesn't matter how good they are, or aren't, the exciting thing is playing with someone who loves to be on the court and who plays with passion. World class professionals such as Tim Mayotte and Barbara Potter as well as many players who have received national recognition including former National Amateur Champion Jeff Landau and National 40 and over Champion Joe Bouquin. Yet the greatest player in the history of New England tennis is a relatively unknown, eighty year old man from Westport named Steve Ogilvy.