“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”
-Ralph
Waldo Emerson
“People can succeed at almost anything for which they
have enthusiasm.”
-Charles Schwab
1. Take Responsibility for Their Own
Enthusiasm. Successful people understand that attitude
is a choice—and that includes enthusiasm. People who wait for external forces
to help them spark their enthusiasm are at other people’s mercy all the time.
They are likely to run hot or cold based on what’s going on around them at any
given moment. However, positive people are positive because they choose to be.
If you want to be positive, upbeat, and passionate, you need to take
responsibility for being that way.2. You cannot win if you do not begin.
3. Spend Time with Other Enthusiastic People. Denis Waitley, says, “Enthusiasm is contagious. It’s difficult to remain neutral or indifferent in the presence of a positive thinker.”
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates remarked, "What I do best is share my enthusiasm."
Be willing to do more. One way to
demonstrate enthusiasm with your teammates is to go the extra mile with others.
This week when someone asks you to do something, do what’s required and then
some. Then quietly observe its impact on the team’s atmosphere.Elbert Hubbard said, “The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today.”
