Enthusiasm is an internal spark, which builds to a raging forest fire engulfing yourself as well as the people around you. It is a state of mind that is visible to others by how you speak, how you act and the energy you give off. It is your enthusiasm that is visible to others which will attract interest and cooperation. Enthusiasm is a magnetism attracting or repelling the desires of your life experience.
There are two types of enthusiasm. Animated enthusiasm is based upon some external motivation and is created or manufactured to achieve a desired result. The motivation to generate this type of enthusiasm is mainly driven by fear motivation or reward motivation. An example of this type of enthusiasm is the way one reacts at a sporting event – one may be excited to see their team play, yet this is driven to a new level as the crowd cheers and the individual becomes involved in the game.
Genuine motivation is based upon one’s own internal motivation driven by our thoughts and consciousness. It is our self-motivation or spiritual motivation that generates genuine enthusiasm. An example is something that one is passionate about – the enthusiasm that comes with doing this activity, or sharing it with someone else, comes from deep within a person. It comes naturally and is real – there is no faking this type of enthusiasm.
Having or generating enthusiasm is a critical success habit. Having enthusiasm will keep an individual going in good times and in bad as the wave of enthusiasm will help offset the negative. It is that same enthusiasm which will attract and keep other people involved as in most cases; others are necessary to generate success.
Success Step # 1 – Radiate a positive magnetic force each day of your life. Approach each day as this is a “great day with new opportunities”, “a day to be happy”, and “another day of life to make a difference for others”. With the “can-do” and “great-day” attitude, you will find people and success will come your way. In addition to being a magnetic force, strive to maintain a balanced and positive state of mind throughout each day. Avoid the fluctuation of the highs of enthusiasm with the lows of despair and negative thinking, as this roller-coaster state of mind will be obvious to others.
Success Step # 2 – Recognize your thoughts are visible and impact others. Your state of mind, the thoughts you have, and your attitude will radiate to others. Positive and happy thoughts will attract others; negative thinking will drive people away.
Success Step # 3 – Know you control your thoughts and actions. Each individual has control over how they think and the beliefs they possess – others can impact you, but only to the extent you let them. Each of us can only control our own actions. We may attempt to influence others to act or perform a certain way, but ultimately that is not our decision.
Enthusiasm is an important component in achieving your success. Genuine or created, it attracts people to your way of thinking and acting and gains their cooperation. With enthusiasm you can go as far as you wish, without it little will seem to go your way. The good news is we all can control our enthusiasm with the correct mental attitude. So as we move throughout our life, strive to make each day “a great day”!
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