Ignite Enthusiasm – I
The benefits of living a more enthusiastic life can’t be overstated …
You’ll have more confidence.
You’ll be more productive.
People will view you in a more positive light, which will open you up to more and better opportunities.
Plus, you’ll experience more peace of mind at the end of every day.
So how do you go about it?
Here are 16 things you can do on a daily basis that will help you ignite enthusiasm: (I will be sending it in 3 post to cover all 16):
1. To become more enthusiastic, act more enthusiastic – This is Frank Bettger’s number one enthusiasm rule. Bettger used to challenge people to put this rule into action for 30 days, telling them that if they did, it could easily revolutionize their life. Bettger says to stand up each morning and say the following:
“Force yourself to act enthusiastic, and you’ll become more enthusiastic.”
This quote from American businessman Edward B. Butler (1853-1928) ties into Bettger’s advice:
“Every man is enthusiastic at times. One man has enthusiasm for 30 minutes – another for 30 days, but it is the man who has it for 30 years that makes a success out of his life.”
2. Define your goals and what you need to do to achieve them – I know you’ve heard it before, but if you haven’t done it yet, sit down and write down your most important life goals. Then put a plan together to accomplish them.
As Lawrence J. Peter, says: “If you don’t know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.”
3. Get organized – Get a system together that will squeeze the most productivity out of each day and stick to it. Don’t procrastinate or get distracted. Keep focused on the task at hand, and you will turn every workday into a success.
4. Draw strength from the positive – Remember the times in your life when you were enthusiastic. Feed off those positive feelings. Learn from the times you failed, but focus and draw inspiration from your successes.
