There has been so much written on the subject of enthusiasm that it could probably fit a volume of an encyclopedia. Every great man or woman that has spoken on the subject has recognized the magical power of enthusiasm. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever achieved.” That is a pretty powerful statement! Kahlil Gibran wrote, Enthusiasm is a volcano on whose top never grows the grass of hesitation. Denis Waitley said, Get excited and enthusiastic about your own dream. This excitement is like a forest fire – you can smell it, taste it, and see it from a mile away. Norman Vincent Peale wrote, Enthusiasm spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment. The list goes on and on.
What is this magical power that everyone talks about? Where does it come from? How can you get it if you dont have it? Those are important questions. What I find interesting is that out of all that has been written about enthusiasm, very little attention is given to these questions. Lets look at the word a bit closer. The English word enthusiasm comes from two Greek terms, En and Theos. Most of our English language...