OK – I admit it – I’m an enthusiastic person. There, I said it. And I’m proud of it. I’ll tell you why, so listen up. I’ve discovered in my learnings as a success coach that things just seem a whole lot easier if you can approach them with some fire in your belly….now, this may be a willingness to take on new learning, or maybe a child-like curiosity – whatever, but that latent excited energy we call enthusiasm is a catalyst for personal success. So, for me, it’s a useful state of being – not only for myself, but for my clients because enthusiasm is infectious & makes change, as well as learning, much more fun and when we’re having fun, success seems a lot more ‘streamlined’.
In regards to enthusiasm, perhaps my favourite quote is from the great American auto-mobile founder Walter P Chrysler, who succinctly said:
” The real secret to success is enthusiasm” Walter P Chrysler 1875-1940
Chrysler’s story itself testifies to the power of enthusiasm in action, and bears revealing. Following an earlier career as an engineer in the rail industry, auto-enthusiast Walter Chrysler went to work for Buick in 1911, aged 36; he left there 8 years later as one of the richest men in America. With a few more years experience under his belt, he took a failing car manufacturer & transformed it into the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, going on to be named Time Magazine’s Man of the Year four years later. He retired successfully in 1936.
If someone of Walter Chrysler’s ilk doesn’t inspire you about the power of enthusiasm, I can do no better than leave you with the words of the ‘founder of Personal Development Industry’ Paul J Meyer -
” Enthusiasm glows, radiates, permeates and immediately captures everyone’s interests ” Paul J Meyer 1928 – 2009
So, the next time you approach your next task, goal, opportunity or even just a business event, adding a dose of enthusiasm will undoubtedly help propel you down your road to success. If you have none, call me for a coaching strategy session – I’ll share some with you!
I totally agree to these 12 tips, except one:
This is in regard to tip #1 where it’s told only to pick one resolution.
Basicly I agree doing one thing after the other.
From my own experience, I look at my personal life and see different areas like health, family, finances, social life, nature etc.
And I think it’s a very good idea to have ONE single resolution for the different areas.
Maybe it makes sense to start with one at the beginning of the year and start with another in March and so forth.
I was amazed how much impact this point of view had on my life! It’s a matter of taking all areas into account, get them in balance and you will rock your life!
And I am happy to share my success secret:
Take action NOW, cause without action there will be no results.
Hi Sven
Thank you for your thoughtful mail; I certainly understand what you mean & you make a good point.
Doing things sequentially maximises & focuses our effort like a magnifying glass, giving a greater
likelihood of achieving our aims. So, when it is written ONE resolution, it really means one at a time,
like you have eloquently stated. Having resolution for different areas is certainly a great approach too.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts & indeed your success secret – I agree!