BE ENTHUSIASTIC

Characteristics of Enthusiastic People 1) Enthusiastic people RADIATE ENERGY. The #1 characteristic of enthusiastic people is their ability to radiate positive energy. When these people walk into a room, heads turn and people gather. Their smile lights up a room. Also referred to as charisma, their power comes from within. Famous Energizers: Mother Teresa, Julia Roberts, Bill Clinton, Maya Angelou, Oprah. 2) Enthusiastic people are CURIOUS AND INTERESTED in life. They ask a lot of questions and explore what interests them. They love learning and live in a state of wonder, surprise, and delight: Famous Curious People: Sylvia Earl, Anna Quindlen, Dale Chihuly, the Delaney Sisters, Barbara Walters, Steven Spielberg. 3) Enthusiastic people FOCUS ON THE GOOD (even when things are bad). They emphasize what they can do rather than what they can't do. They look for the gift in difficulties and live life with gratitude. FAMOUS POSITIVE TALKERS: Mr. Rogers, Christopher Reeve, Louise Hay, Norman Vincent Peale. 4) Enthusiastic people FEEL DEEPLY AND LAUGH OFTEN. Laughter helps them keep things in perspective and just as they are open to joy, they also allow tears. They show compassion for life's difficulties and use humor to help themselves and others through tough times. FAMOUS COMPASSIONATE LAUGHERS: Bill Cosby, Carol Burnett, Anne Lamott, Tom Hanks, Patch Adams 5) Enthusiastic people DO SOMETHING THEY LOVE every day, no matter how small. They are passionate about their work, hobbies, craft, or the sports they play and it shows. FAMOUS PASSIONATE PEOPLE: Julia Child, Suze Orman, SARK, Venus and Serena Williams, Lance Armstrong. 6) Enthusiastic people SERVE A GREATER PURPOSE than themselves. They have a desire to help others and build community. They are naturally drawn to share their enthusiasm with others. FAMOUS COMMUNITY BUILDERS: Oprah, The Dali Lama, Marianne Williamson, Cheryl Richardson, Nelson Mandala. Enthusiastic people are like great infomercial hosts. Even if you don’t need what they’re selling, you call and order it anyway. ~ Mary Marcdante if you stay enthusiastic to life, nature will bring to you good tidings. stay alive!