Enthusiasm: Ralph Waldo Emerson

Best intentions of blogging early fell by the wayside today. Just too many little details and nitpicky things to take care of not to mention, errands to run, and technological problems that continue unabated.

However, as I get ready to leave the office and go downstairs to bed, I'm satisfied that I did the best I could, and I did it with enthusiasm.

I love what Ralph Waldo Emerson said about this must-have attribute.

"Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."

Takeaway Truth

Sometimes the things I learned in school haunt me—in a very good way—like the quotation above which makes me satisfied with the day even though I didn't cross off too many items on my enormous To Do List.