Always be looking for that which you do well and that which you love doing, and when you find those two things together — man, you got it.

The remark distills a pragmatic career philosophy often associated with Powell’s public advice: fulfillment and excellence tend to coincide when aptitude (“what you do well”) aligns with intrinsic motivation (“what you love doing”). The emphasis is not on abstract passion alone but on the intersection of passion and competence—suggesting that sustainable success comes from developing strengths in work that feels meaningful. The colloquial punch (“man, you got it”) underscores an accessible, mentoring tone, framing the insight as hard-won practical wisdom rather than theory. Implicitly, it encourages self-assessment, experimentation, and skill-building until that overlap is discovered.