Contagious Quote by Mark Victor Hansen
“Doing what we were meant to do creates fun, excitement and contentment in our lives, and invariably, in the lives of the people around us. When you're excited about something it's contagious.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Success Principles by Mark Victor Hansen, 2005
Doing purposeful work brings joy and spreads positivity to others; excitement is contagious.
In simple terms: Purposeful work creates joy and spreads it.
Key Takeaway
Pursue meaningful tasks to inspire others.
Themes
purpose
joy
contagion
inspiration
Mood
enthusiastic
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career projects
- team activities
- volunteering
Key Concepts
meaningful work
positive psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What activities give you genuine excitement?
- How can you share that excitement?
A Different Perspective
If purpose is misaligned, excitement can feel forced.
![“I think it's contentment. Where you have everything you ever wanted, all together in one place. It's quieter than excitement, but, [...] maybe it's better.” quote by Heather Anastasiu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcd/heather-anastasiu-23723_contentment_i-think-it-s-contentment-where-you-have_279046.jpg)
![“It was about three o'clock at night when the final result of the calculation [which gave birth to quantum mechanics] lay before me ... At first I was deeply shaken ... I was so excited that I could not think of sleep. So I left the house ... and awaited the sunrise on top of a rock.” quote by Werner Heisenberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bba/werner-heisenberg-4501_birth_it-was-about-three-o-clock-at-night-when_265746.jpg)
