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Enthusiasm Drives The Engine |
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Written by Steve Goldberg
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Thursday, 21 February 2008 |
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“When you discover your mission, you will feel its demand. It will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it.” - W. Clement Stone
Enthusiasm is a required ingredient in the recipe for success. It's like the yeast in bread; without it the bread will not rise, and neither will your goal. If you aren't enthusiastic about a goal, then don't expect to achieve it. Goals that lack enthusiasm aren't the right goals to pursue. Find something your passionate about, something that makes you stand and yell, "YES. THAT'S WHAT I WANT!
Act Enthusiastic
Enthusiasm is a practice. To become a naturally enthusiastic person, you first need to start acting like it. Some people are naturally enthusiastic. They usually have a higher success rate than those who are more complacent and relaxed. If you want to quickly achieve a goal, start acting enthusiastic about it. You can do this several ways. Talk about your goal with friends, even when they don't want to hear it. Look for opportunities to talk and be about your goal. When you think about your goal, smile and get excited. If you regularly practice these activities, you'll begin to naturally act enthusiastic without consciously intending so. This is when things really get going.
Fuel the Fire
"Enthusiasm is the steam that drives the engine." - Napolean Hill
Just like a fire needs wood to burn, your goals need fuel to keep them burning inside yourself. The fuel needed is pure, 93 octane enthusiasm. Without enthusiasm, your goals will turn to smoke and fade away. Fuel your desire every single day. Wake up, and say "YES! Today is a great day because (your goal). I'm excited and energized to move closer to its achievement." Visualize yourself in the moment of success with intense emotions of love and happiness. Get revved up knowing that you're on the path towards higher achievement. The more enthusiastic you become, the faster you will move towards your goals.
Optimism is the Key
"Life's blows cannot break a person whose spirit is warmed at the fire of enthusiasm."
- Norman Vincent Peale
Embracing an optimistic attitude constantly increases your enthusiasm. No failure or setback can phase someone who is 100% passionate and committed to achieving something. Enthusiasm gives you special powers to shed negativity, doubt, and confusion, and embrace a forward thinking attitude that will propel you towards your goals. I've noticed in my personal life, that enthusiasm naturally gives you a positive attitude. Without forcing it, I wake up everyday completely excited to work on this website because of my infinite supply of enthusiasm.
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