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Enthusiasm

January 30, 2012 By 3 Comments

If there is a secret to success, it’s probably enthusiasm.

It’s easy to be enthusiastic when things are going well. And it’s contagious when those around you are enthusiastic.

But the real key is to be excited about the work, the goal, and the outcome you envision all throughout the project – particularly the part where the work is not very exciting in and of itself. Particularly when the work is hard or boring. Particularly when the project has gone off track and corrective action is needed. That’s when a single person’s enthusiasm can (and often does) carry the entire team.

Never underestimate the power of enthusiasm. And do everything you can to cultivate it.

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  • http://www.kaneworks.com Marvin Kane

    Right on Tom. Particularly the part about staying enthusiastic even when the work gets difficult or boring. We’re all enthusiastic as long as the work is fun. Staying that way when it isn’t – now that’s the real key. Great insight.

  • Anonymous

    Thanks for the comment, Marvin.

    Reminds me of another great saying – Everyone wants to win. Chamoions *prepare* to win.

    Doing the hard, boring stuff (and doing it well) when nobody else is looking is key.

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