Henry Ford said: "If you have enthusiasm, you can accomplish anything." Let's figure out who such an enthusiast is, and whether he really has such great power.
Who are the enthusiasts?
Who is the enthusiast? A person who is inherent in inspiration, desire for action, inspiration, can safely call himself that. In ancient times, it was believed that an enthusiast is one who is obsessed with a deity, and in antiquity it was customary to call poetical inspiration enthusiastic.
Now we call enthusiastic people who are focused, active, proactive, involved in any process. This personality trait can manifest itself in a certain area of human occupation: art, work, sport.
What other words can an enthusiast be called? It is difficult to choose a synonym. Closest meanings: fan, adorer, passionate fan, admirer.
Enthusiasm as a mental state of an individual is a temporary phenomenon, it can appear, it can suddenly disappear, it all depends on the person’s attitude to what he is doing. Sometimes it happens, you start some business with enthusiasm, the work is quick and easy, but interest suddenly disappears, and you already have to force yourself to complete what you started.
However, the term “enthusiasm” can be considered in a more global sense. An enthusiast is a person with an interest in achieving global goals. From morning to evening, such people are true to their dream, each of their actions is aimed at at least a little closer to her. In such cases, they say: "Enthusiasm is inherent in man."
Why everyone needs enthusiasts
For any employer, an enthusiast is the best employee, because he works not for remuneration, but for the result. Enthusiast works more productively. He is ready to stay after work, go out on a day off. Such people are primarily interested in the work itself and its result, and then reward. Genuine interest in the job helps enthusiasts to work without feeling tired for a long time. They are by no means unhappy workaholics, but rather inspired people who get real pleasure from what they do.
Work enthusiasm is helpful. He allows many to climb the career ladder and reach professional heights. But there is a flip side to the coin. Even if you are madly in love with performing your duties, remember that any work must be rewarded. Sometimes the best motives of enthusiasts are used for someone’s selfish purposes.
How to learn to be an enthusiast
The first thing to apply is a positive attitude in any business. If you do something without interest, as they say "from under the stick", then you will not be lucky enough to feel a surge of enthusiasm. In this case, you need to either develop interest in the business that you are doing, or simply do what you like.
We can safely say that creative people are enthusiasts. Without true love for a particular kind of creativity, it is impossible to create a masterpiece. The muse for artists, musicians, and writers necessarily comes in a society of enthusiasm. Find a hobby for yourself, try to do what pleases you more often, and you will notice that you are doing it with enthusiasm.
Often, enthusiasm awakens with team spirit. Teamwork can be exciting and inspiring. No wonder the participants in team sports can be called enthusiasts. They are almost always in a good mood, see their goal and act boldly. They say: "They play with enthusiasm."
Main tip
Enthusiasm is contagious, as is its absence. Look around if there are dull, uninitiated people around you, rather change your environment, otherwise you risk yourself stuck in this routine. Conversely, communicating with an active, purposeful person, it is easier for us to find a spark of enthusiasm within ourselves.
Great people say that the world belongs to enthusiasts. Are you one of its owners? If the answer is no - urgently change it, become an enthusiast. You will like the result!