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As the writer Bruce Chatwin said, "The man who does not know the names of things is lost." The Einthusian knows the names, the histories, the flaws, and the future of their chosen subject. So, the next time someone corrects your spelling of "Enthusiast," smile. Tell them you weren't spelling it wrong. You were spelling it better .

While this spelling is a common typo of "Enthusiast" or "Enthusiasm," it presents a wonderful opportunity to coin a new term for a very specific type of person. Have you ever met someone who doesn't just like classical music, but can tell you the exact year a specific violinist's bow stroke changed the interpretation of a concerto? Have you encountered a friend who isn't just a gardener, but one who wakes up at 4:00 AM to watch the dew evaporate off a single rare orchid? einthusian

Are you an Einthusian? Tell us about your "One Thing" in the comments below. As the writer Bruce Chatwin said, "The man

You have met an . What is an Einthusian? The word Einthusian is derived from two roots: the German indefinite article "Ein" (meaning "one" or "a single"), and the Greek "enthousiasmos" (meaning "inspired or possessed by a god"). You were spelling it better

Find your Ein . That singular spark. And let it burn slowly, deeply, and obsessively.