How To Increase Your Excitement In As Little As One Week. (Even When You're Feeling Down)

Let me be perfectly clear:

Excitement isn't just a feeling.

It's a force that draws us in and shapes our paths.

Remember the last time you were hooked? Whether it was a captivating story or a newfound passion. Excitement pulled you through, driving you forward like nothing else.

I'm here to share a bit of what I've learned along the way, straight from the school of life (and a few podcasts) It's about condensing hours of learning into bite-sized nuggets. (so you can spend 5 minutes gaining insights instead of losing hours)

One thing's clear: storytelling isn't just entertainment—it's culture-shaping. The ability to tell a compelling story isn't just an addition to your skills; it's a multiplier, potentially transforming your life.

Let me take you back to when excitement first gripped me. At 10, sprawled on my parents' carpet in LA, absorbed in Greek mythology tapes playing on a boom box. Weird? Maybe. But that excitement laid the foundation.

Fast forward to 12, when a single book changed everything. "Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief" wasn't just a book. It was liquid excitement injected straight into my veins. Despite hating reading, this book had me from the first page, devouring 375 pages in 24 hours. During a school week.

Since then, that same pull of excitement has reshaped my life countless times. steering me towards new passions and pursuits. (learning Spanish, Living in Ecuador, Music, Writing, and now storytelling)

Excitement is both the engine and the rudder. It propels you towards what matters most and guides your course.

So here's the secret to excitement:

It’s so simple its easy to miss: capture moments of inspiration.

What grabs your attention but isn't getting your time?

When stuck in the general, go specific. When stuck in the specific, go general. It's about finding your true north in both big dreams and small details.

I'm most excited about storytelling.

Cultivating excitement isn't a mystery; it's a journey. Here are the steps I’ve taken so far:

1. Take Dan Koe's "2 Hour Writer" course. https://2hourwriter.com/

2. Revisit the first story that ignited your passion.

3. Keep a "to-learn" list—capture every spark of curiosity.

4. Let curiosity be your compass, navigating you through endless possibilities.

Excitement is a muscle. Train it.

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Podcast(s) that inspired this article:

(listened to 9 times in last 3 weeks)

Listened 3-4 times in the last 2 weeks: