Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wesley says that passionate enthusiasm attracts attention and followers.
- In plain terms
- Enthusiasm draws people to you.
- What can you take from it?
- Show genuine passion to inspire others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes enthusiasm authentic?
- How can you sustain passion over time?
Another view
Enthusiasm without substance can be seen as showmanship.
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