What does gusto mean?

What is the definition of gusto?

Seeing as I’ve designed an entire email story series around the concept of gusto, I thought it might be helpful to share a quick definition of what this intriguing word has come to mean in modern parlance.

‘Gusto’ definition

gusto;  noun

1. enthusiasm, passion, excitement, eagerness

2. an intangible yet unmistakable positive energy

3. a creative fuel

Example:

‘Going for it with gusto’ means going after something with great passion, enthusiasm and an inspired energy.

Popular gusto quotes

To give you a sense of this wonderful word and its usage in popular culture, here are a few famous quotes and wise words from some fellow creative minds…

“Be passionate and move forward with gusto
every single hour of every single day
until you reach your goal.”

~ Ava DuVernay

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“Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you.
Live today with gusto.”

~ Dale Carnegie

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“We cannot write well or truly
but what we write with gusto.”

~ Henry David Thoreau

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“Set out to do three or four things this year
with gusto and excellence,
rather than doing a dozen things just sufficiently.
Trust me on this.”

~Danielle LaPorte

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“If you’re going to do something, do it with gusto.
Don’t do anything half-heartedly.
That dishonors the doing and the doer.
So go for it. Hold nothing back.
In life. Or love. Or anything at all!”

~ Neale Donald Walsch

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“You’ve gotta go for it, and go for it with gusto.”

~ Elizabeth Mitchell

Are you going for it with gusto?

Now that you have a good sense of the definition of gusto and the inspiring energy behind it, I have a question for you;

When it comes to your creative visions. goals, dreams and callings – are you going for them with gusto?

If you are – fantastic!

I’d love to hear more about what you’re up to. 🙂

However, if you sense that there is something holding you back, you’re not alone.

It’s very common for creatives to have beautiful and inspiring visions, but to not go all in – with gusto.

(Ask me how I know…)

And there’s a single word that explains what’s going on here.

If you’d like to read the short story I wrote that explains what’s stopping you – and what you can do about it – you can sign up for the free email series below.

Because there is a power and magic behind this rare gusto energy, and when we learn to access and harness it, it can become a potent creative fuel.

Get your free guide below so that you can unleash your own Gusto Factor and see where that powerful magic takes you.

And don’t forget to come back and share what you go on to create with your new gusto power!

Wishing you a happy and creative week,

“No matter how carefully you plan your goals, they will never be more than pipe dreams unless you pursue them with gusto.”

 W Clement Stone

Dive deeper…

In this short What’s Stopping You? story series, I’ll reveal the hidden forces at play when we hold ourselves back from our creative visions.

I’ll also share the single ingredient that can help free you from those invisible brakes and access more of that all-important Gusto Factor…

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