1 Minute Testimonials on Enthusiasm

JUST ENTHUSIASM NEEDED

An advertisement in a newspaper read: The California Floaters Society is a paddling club for all types of river craft, including kayaks, rafts, canoes, fiver boards, and whatever else may come along. All skill levels are welcome. No experience is required&emdash;just enthusiasm!

Isn’t this how we could approach all things in our life… any skill level welcome; no experience necessary… just enthusiasm!

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Nothing has ever been accomplished without enthusiasm”.

Enthusiasm is that inner spark that brings excitement to life. It can be the driving force and the power for the engine of life. How well you can move your car depends on the state of the engine of your car. And how well you can execute the activities to reach your goals in your everyday life depends on the level of your enthusiasm.

Enthusiasm can be a quiet, inner power that can be called upon to change conditions and circumstances. Enthusiasm is much more that excitement. It burns longer and stronger and makes the difference in everything you see, think, and do.

Gordon Parks said, “Enthusiasm is the electricity of life. How do you get it? You act enthusiastic until you make it a habit.”

Enthusiasm is Contagious

I once knew a woman who had the ability and desire to express joy in every task she was ever given. Her enthusiasm for life and living it to the fullest was so refreshing and quite contagious. Once you caught her enthusiasm, it was difficult not to look at things differently… with a new and fresh outlook. Her smile and love for life was so overflowing that you found that you too were then spreading this enthusiasm to all the other people that you had the opportunity to be with. This enthusiasm was contagious.

The First Ladies of our Nation have known the value of enthusiasm. Martha Washington, was quoted as saying, “The greatest part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions, and not our circumstances.”

And Abigail Adams said, “True greatness has its seat in the heart… it must be elevated by aspiring to great things and by daring to think yourself capable of them.”

We are all capable of jumping out of bed in the morning and greeting the world with a smile. Think of how you’ll affect others as you give your enthusiastic smile to every one you see that morning, especially your family. Then continue on to your job or to school or to your work at home and with this enthusiastic attitude, give your best effort to every task you perform that day.

I am confident that the joy you’ll feel when the day is over will be quite rewarding. You will have done everything to your very best ability and with enthusiasm… and this enthusiasm is contagious