The subject matter of the questionnaires is illustrative of some of the other factors that are associated either positively or less positively with longevity: They include sociability (are you the life of the party?), emotional sociability, neuroticism, catastrophic thinking, life satisfaction, marital happiness, job passion and accomplishment, religiosity and social support network.
I have friends, a wonderful kid, a job, passions, a roof over my head, food... It's my turn to show the world what I've got so excuse me, I've got some sunshine to spread.
And Jobs' passion for his products -- he threw out two iPhone prototypes before signing off on the product in 2007, according to The New York Times -- could often be enough to convince consumers that his devices were essential to the way they lived.
Other young designers share Studio Job's passion for the decorative arts and crafts.
"This is our profession, our job, our passion," Mr. Cisneros said.
And it became my job, my passion, to eliminate the misunderstandings".
John Downing's job, his passion really, was battling blazes in New York City.
It's my job, my passion, my absolute reason for being.
His job, his passion, is to be at the side of our artists, whether in moments of triumph or difficulty.
Out of nine students who gathered to meet with a reporter, six said they emerged from the class persuaded that job and passion must align.
"I have always endeavoured to do my job with passion, decency and integrity," said Barwick, "and I believe I am leaving a strong legacy".
