They're the ones who're committed, dedicated and determined to keep going ... no matter what the weatherman, the pundits, the experts, the critics, the bloggers or the know-it-alls, happen to forecast for the future.
At the opposite end are the Passion-not people; they show up and participate because they're supposed to ... but secretly could care less whether the goal is achieved, just so long as working on and participating in the project gives them a platform (to look down from, and keep their hands from getting dirty by actually partcipating and becoming involved) for their input, opinions and advices.
And because they're skilled at steering clear of hand-on involvement, Passion-not people are cheerfully willing to offer their criticism and sarsasm instead.
Then there's those who are neither Passionate nor Passion-not.
The folks who're Passing By are usually found among the new faces, the recent additions who're about to pop with excitement and enthusiasm ... at first, anyway. Then for whatever reason, they start remembering that no matter how hard they participate or devote themselves to the goal, their needs go unnoticed and their personal ambitions and expectations remain unfufilled.
Feeling rejected, misunderstood or that their immeasureable talents are being wasted, they withdraw from the task, brood and get moody ... neither quitting nor committing to the goal ... but not turning down a pay check, either. Basically, within a short period of time, they're merely "present" ... and taking up space in the background.
Co-workers or teammates might think a Passer-By has fallen asleep on the job, but they're actually playing possum ... always keeping one eye open for the next Best Opportunity to come along.
