Little_Sticks
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What's your take on enthusiasm? Is it bad? Is it good? How do different types use it? Do some types not like it at all?
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What's your take on enthusiasm? Is it bad? Is it good? How do different types use it? Do some types not like it at all?
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For the most part I like it. People doing things they really enjoy or care about, that positive energy can be contagious - in a good way.
I have been annoyed by certain people's enthusiasm. Can't quite place my finger on why.
Real, true, genuine enthusiasm I am a fan of. When someone is going overboard and it just reeks of being fake I don't like it.
Absolutely I love it. Infact, it annoys me endlessly when people are stoic and apathetic at things like concerts.
There are people who can "pour cold water on my burning enthusiasm."
I don't talk to these people very often.
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With that said: An excess of "passion" or "enthusiasm" taxes my introversion.
Could you equate enthusiasm to inspiration? The first presupposes the second though.
Of course an "inspiration" in my mind is more of an insight and that insight isn't always something I care to act upon. Enthusiasm from others is sometimes needed to coerce me, but I can be rather hard to sway when someone is forcing their excitement onto me.
As for enthusiasm toward an idea: I find myself withdrawing and reflecting instead of wishing to share it or spread whatever it may be. It is something profound that keeps me grounded and almost contents and assures me of my path. I use insights as a gauge on whether or not I am following a right course of action, as I find it a leap of logic that actually pans out without the laborious steps. Taking that inch and making it a mile.
I think it's good. I try and emulate it because it shows that I care. I think the same reasoning applies to others, though it's probably more natural and less thought-out for more extroverted types. It's hard to keep up, though. Sometimes I wish people would take my word for it, even when I'm not outwardly or obviously enthusiastic.
I like it in others and find it an attractive trait. I can be excitable and like when others are a catalyst for that.
Introverts seem to get the shit end of the stick when it comes to the reciprocal expectations of extroverts.
How do you mean? I've always found it kind of annoying when people go on stage and expect people to yell and scream and dance for them. Introverts of all types seem to share the same sentiment as me, but in different degrees. For example, I know the concept for Jung's Fi can be seen as stoic and apathetic (superficially) when internally it's anything but that. But maybe that's not exactly what you mean.
Be enthusiastic or not, whatever you feel. I don't mind your style unless you encourage others to act like you. It's equally grating to be told to be more enthusiastic and to be told not to get excited.
As for enthusiasm toward an idea: I find myself withdrawing and reflecting instead of wishing to share it or spread whatever it may be.
Apathy really annoys the shit out of me. Showing enthusiasm is a beautiful thing, and I love it and I love seeing it in others. It wears a lot better on people than indifference.