Chapter 49 Have a high degree of enthusiasm for work

Enthusiasm is not acting, it is not just for others to see, it comes from your heart, from your true love and burning enthusiasm for the work you do. Enthusiasm refers to a kind of enthusiastic spiritual substance, which comes from the heart and goes deep into the heart... It is a kind of "suppressed excitement." How to make yourself full of enthusiasm?Let yourself find such a feeling, show enough enthusiasm for the work, happily tell others about the work you do, and let them know that it is the work that makes you feel happy physically and mentally. I used to admire Lincoln very much because he was a national hero.Other than that, not much is known about Lincoln, and I'm not really keen to know more about Lincoln.

What forced me to know Lincoln thoroughly was when I was about to write the book "Human Splendor". "The Glory of Humanity" is a biography book about Lincoln's life. In the process of writing the book, I have become very enthusiastic about Lincoln, and I usually pay great attention to collecting information about Lincoln, even if it is rumors of secret history. Before "The Glory of Humanity" was written, I never thought that the person who promulgated the "Declaration for the Emancipation of Negro Slaves", led the American people to defeat the slave owners' rebellion in the south, and completely buried American slavery was a clumsy and penniless cow. Handlebar style - Abraham Lincoln.

Washington is also a great hero like Lincoln, but my admiration for Washington is far less than that for Lincoln.This is mainly because I don't know much about Washington's deeds.Therefore, for anything, only after a detailed and in-depth understanding will there be enthusiasm. The late Friedley Wilson, chairman of the New York National Railroad, was asked in a television interview what it takes to be productive and successful in business, and he replied: "The more experience a person has, the more serious he is about his career. This is the secret of success that most people tend to overlook. There is not much difference between the intelligence and intelligence of the winner and the loser. If the two are of equal strength, the person who is full of enthusiasm for work People must be easier to succeed. A person with strong strength and enthusiasm, compared with a person who has strength but lacks enthusiasm, the former has a much higher chance of success than the latter.”

Enthusiasm for work is the inner quality that all people who desire to succeed must have. It is an invincible spiritual weapon, the constant source of a person's inner desire, and the driving force that pushes people forward. An enthusiastic person, no matter what company he works in, will think that the work he is doing is the most sacred and noble profession in the world, and he will always have a strong interest in it.No matter how difficult the work is or how high the quality requirements are, he will always complete it meticulously and without haste. Anyone can succeed as long as he has this fervent desire in his heart.Emerson once said, "There has never been a great cause in history that has not been successful because of enthusiasm."

People who are passionate about their work have unlimited power.In their hearts, there will never be a word of failure.Because they are always putting in their own efforts all the time, and they firmly believe that every effort will reap the rewards. Even if they encounter major setbacks, they only regard it as a small roadblock on the flat road.Therefore, teachers love to teach, painters love to paint, singers love to sing, and poets love to compose poems. This is the magic of enthusiasm. In 1970, Frank Peter, a famous life insurance salesman, turned to professional baseball and became a professional baseball novice, but within a few months, bad luck came to him-he was fired.

The reason is simple, Peter always looks old and lazy when throwing, like a man in his forties or fifties.So, the team manager found him and said to him cleanly: "You don't look like a young baseball player. Our team doesn't need to add an 'old man' who makes a living. Also, I propose to you Advice, Frank, no matter what you do after leaving the team, if you still can’t lift your spirits like now, you’d better spend your life in the orphanage.” Disappointment, anger, and frustration surrounded him.Peter left his team in despair, went to the Atlanta team, and his monthly salary was reduced from $175 to $25.Without the stimulation of money, he still can't lift his spirits and has no enthusiasm.A few days later, through the introduction of his teammates, he went to Xinfan.This time he decided to change himself, he wanted to become the best player in New England.No one in Xinfan would know his past disgraceful experience, so he could start from scratch and reshape his self-image.The real zealous action begins.As soon as he came on the court, he seemed to be full of energy. His powerful and high-speed throwing made the opponent's receiver's glove smashed and his palm numb.Once, Peter rushed to third base with an indomitable victorious momentum. The third baseman was stunned, unresponsive, and missed his hand. He was a big success.On the day of the game, the temperature was as high as 41°C, but he ran back and forth on the court as if no one was around.

It is precisely because of this enthusiasm that he no longer has any fear in his heart during the game, only one belief, to defeat the opponent.Therefore, his level has been brought into full play, and the use of technology is extremely reasonable. At the same time, his enthusiasm drove all the other team members. They seemed to have endless energy and completely overwhelmed their opponents in terms of momentum.In terms of overall strength, it seems to be a lot higher, but in fact, the opponent's level is higher than them. He bet he had never been happier in his life. The next day, all major newspapers spoke highly of him. The newspaper said: "The newly joined Peter is like injecting a dose of stimulant into the team. Not only did he show a very high level, and the whole team has been affected, and they have become full of vitality. Their game is the most exciting game so far this season."

What makes Peter even more happy is that the monthly salary has also increased from 25 US dollars to 185 US dollars, which is a full 7 times higher.And since then, he has confirmed his absolute main force status in the team.Two years later, his salary was $750.This was considered an astronomical figure at the time, and it could also be regarded as a reward for his enthusiasm. Unfortunately, because of an arm injury, Peter had to leave his beloved stadium.Unwilling to be lonely, he joined a life insurance company as an insurance salesman.Things were not all smooth sailing, and he hadn't achieved much in the whole year.For this reason, he also hesitated, depressed, and even thought of committing suicide, but in the end his enthusiasm was fully displayed.

He sells tirelessly and visits many households every day. Before knocking on the door, he always enthusiastically says to himself over and over again: "You must be able to convince him." Now, Peter is a superstar in the life insurance industry, busy with various activities all day long.Someone asked him for a draft, someone asked him to give a speech, someone asked him to publish his autobiography, and even some producers were willing to make his bizarre story into a movie.He said with deep understanding: "I have been engaged in sales for 30 years. I have seen many people, because they have a passionate attitude towards work, put all their efforts into it, and their income has doubled; At the same time, I have also seen other people who do nothing because of lack of enthusiasm, and can only struggle at the bottom of the society. I firmly believe that only a sincere attitude, positive personality, optimistic spirit, and open-minded personality can successfully sell The essential."

If your heart is full of enthusiasm, you will be excited, and the flame of hope will be lit in your heart.Your enthusiasm will radiate from your face, your cheeks, your eyes, even your soul, your whole body, inspiring and inspiring others.The first time I taught was at the YMCA in New York, the class size was very small, no more than ten students, and one of the students was a salesman from an international collection agency company. He once gave a wonderful speech.He said he was born in the city and never left the city, but last fall he bought a house in the country.The house has just been built so there is no garden lawn yet.So he decided to fill his garden with grass.

In the winter, he burned hickory logs in the fireplace and scattered the ashes on the ground, hoping it would fertilize the soil.But what he said to me was, "You know what? I always thought you had to sow seeds to grow pasture, but you don't have to bother. You just put some hickory ash on the ground in late fall, and the next spring, Grass will grow naturally." "How can there be such a thing!" I said, "if this is the case, how many scientists will be surprised by your discovery! Because you turned inanimate matter into new life. It doesn't make sense. Maybe the grass seed got blown into your garden and you didn't know it, or maybe it was there before. Either way, one thing is for sure: Hickory ash alone will never grow From pasture." When I said this, my tone was calm and relaxed, and I took care not to hurt his enthusiasm.In fact, the student was so excited that he didn't pay any attention to what I said. He jumped up and down like a child and declared: "Mr. Carnegie, I'm 100% sure what I'm talking about. Anyway, I done." And so he went on eloquently, enthusiastically, with gestures and emotion.Finally he finished.I asked the class, "How many believe he really did what he said?" I was surprised to see everyone in the class raise their hands.I asked them why they believed it, and they all said in unison: "Because he is so sure, he is so excited, so excited, how could it not be true?" Apparently, zeal can make some shrewd people completely disregard the natural laws of science, and if it makes sense, isn't it even more powerful?