“Enthusiast”

Enthusiasm is faith in action. It is as simple as that, yet it is one of the most misunderstood words in our language. Even the dictionaries of today add little to the solution of this misunderstanding.

Enthusiasm comes from the two Greek words "en' and "theos" which mean "in" and "God." Enthusiasm is the proponent we receive when we tap the power within. Enthusiasm is usually confused with "animated feeling." Animated feeling refers to that feeling which is full of life, vivacious, vigorous and possessed with action or spirit produced by external forces. Animated feeling can be turned on and off like an electric light—but not enthusiasm.

Enthusiasm is the solid faith in a first cause, solid faith in one's self and the rooted belief in one's mission or calling. Enthusiasm is force of character—inward power. It imports such a concentration of the will upon the realization of a worthwhile

idea as to impel it onward over the next gigantic barrier, or to crush every opposing force that stands in the way of its triumph. Enthusiasm knows of nothing but success. It will not hearken to the voice of discouragement; it never yields its purpose.


Enthusiasm, with a moderate degree of wisdom, will carry a man farther than any amount of intellect without it. The men who have most powerfully influenced the world have not been so much men of genius as men of strong convictions and enduring capacity for work, impelled by irresistible enthusiasm and invincible determination.


Enthusiasm will open a door when other keys fail.