I know enthusiasm when I see it and when I feel it – especially, in fact, when I feel it and live it, as I’m lucky enough to day-to-day. It’s a very embodied feeling, which can make it hard to put into words. (Brilliant! You say. Perfect for a blog post.) Often, I get away with the definition “Ah, well, you know, it’s what makes the world go round”, because many enthusiasts also recognise that feeling instantly. But what about those who feel it, but don’t know how to name it? Putting words to something gives us power, because once we name it, we can wrangle it. We can harness it. We can utilise it. So, it’s time to answer “What is enthusiasm?”
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