Channel: Elisha Long

Category: Gaming

Description: High Thumos Discord patreon.com/elishalong Enthusiasm is the juice of life, the key ingredient men often miss in the recipe for success. Enthusiasm will lift a man from poverty to riches, it will make him a leader among men and place him in the presence of kings. Enthusiasm will become a part of your personality. Enthusiasm is not, to be clear, a “hyper” or “anxious” energy. The enthusiasm which I am explaining here is likened to a “vigor” for life. The man with enthusiasm is no doubt alive and filled with life. A man with enthusiasm in not wrestling with inner demons, his energy is directed outward because he himself is full. An enthusiastic man very clearly emits zeal and fervor in his attitude which is almost always accompanied by a general benevolent attitude. This keen awareness of the absurdity of one’s consciousness mixed with the gratitude of one’s time on earth is what gives rise to such feelings. A man with enthusiasm is a man who feels “Blessed.” Enthusiasm must be fostered through action on a daily basis lest we fall asleep and return to an ungrateful state. An old mentor of mine in the sales world once told me that “the sales day starts as soon as your two feet hit the ground.” This single phrase made me realize that as soon as I get up in the morning I am responsible for cultivating the energy needed to succeed. The morning hours are a time to create enthusiasm, which is to say that the morning hours are a time to become a more conscious man. We must make life vivid through actions of the body, for our body is now awake. What separates us from the night of sleep is movement, energy, and focused intent. This spiritedness will give life to every interaction, it will help you overcome every objection and face every adversity with a smile. We must not wake up and mope around, turning on the news, checking the phone and complaining about the day. The morning is sacred and must be honored. The morning is the time when we must set the pace and tone for the rest of our day. It is in these precious hours that we must decide who we are going to be and what we are going to accomplish for the day ahead. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. " Romans 12:2 We must renew our minds daily along with bringing our dreams and ambitions to the forefront of our minds. We bring our focus back to our greater purpose and mission for the day. If we fail to do this the days go by in a blur and are often taken for granted. With no purpose in sight, it is only a matter of time until we get distracted and seek instant gratification. What need do we have for enthusiasm if we live seeking only petty comforts and fleeting pleasure? Life is bleak enough as is. Terrible things happen to good people and it is easy to get caught in a nihilistic worldview. Arm yourself with a worthy goal to strive for and every present-day will seem like a gift. With a vision in place, we can now set out each morning cultivating enthusiasm that will radiate from our souls. Below I will list several things I do in the morning hours that have greatly enhanced my energy for the day. We all have different schedules and time restraints so take what is useful and discard what will not fit your lifestyle. The main thing is that we recenter our purpose and move our bodies. Hydrate yourself, drink water with a pinch of sea salt. Go for a brisk walk in the sun 15-20 minutes. Jump rope, run, do some cardio or Lift weights and stretch Take a look at your vision, and think about where you want to be in a few years and what you want to accomplish. Write down your One Thing for the day. What is the most important thing that you need to do today that will get you closer to your goals and make life better? You don’t need a to do list, you need a success list, and success comes from doing the most important things. Get to work on your One Thing. Join the High Thumos Discord patreon.com/elishalong