How to be passionate (when you open your mouth)

And like all other things, practice, practice, practice. I also wanted to echo his thoughts in the comments: that there is a fine line between courageous and desparate as well as passionate and annoying. This is something that can be learned and honed like all skills if you're willing to put the time in (talent in certain areas doesn't hurt either).

There's a joke in the title somewhere.