Enthusiasm is the foundation of a pleasing personality, and we must have such personality in order to influence others to co-operate with us .Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful and unique resource available to us . It is arguably the only type of energy that we harness by ourself and at the same time, intensifies as it is consumed.Enthusiasm and success go hand in hand but enthusiasm inspires confidence, raises morale, and builds loyalty. It is priceless. Enthusiasm is contagious. We can feel enthusiasm by the way we talk , walk , or shake hands . Enthusiasm is a habit that we can acquire and practice.“ Nothing great is ever achieved without enthusiasm “ says Ralph Waldo Emerson. Enthusiasm and desire are what change mediocrity to excellence.Water turns into steam with a difference of only one degree in temperature and steam can move some of the biggest engines in the world , that is what enthusiasm helps us to do in our lives .Therefore, let’s live while we are alive . We need not die before we are dead. Always remember, the secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age , which means never ever losing our enthusiasm.