Determination

When we are determined to accomplish our goals in life, we must channel a path of hard work and grit, which will catapult our determination to achieve success. Along that journey, you will have to overcome many challenges and barriers that can impede your progress. It is important to be strong and steadfast and stand up for yourself and against your naysayers by proving them wrong. Part of success is being decisive and resolute in your endeavors, helping achieve your goals regardless of any limitations you may face. Once you give up, your mindset negatively changes, and you begin to lose focus on what you set out to achieve. When you have a positive mindset and an optimistic outlook, your determination works in your favor. Then it enables you to work towards your goals.  Trying to accomplish anything can be difficult, since you may face many obstacles and challenges that can prevent you from achieving anything. I have learned that it is profoundly helpful that you set realistic, attainable goals and work towards accomplishing them. When you set realistic, attainable goals, it gives purpose and direction to have an incentive to work towards. A determined person is driven by the possibilities of success and the accomplishment of their goals. My mentor reminded me that it takes time and effort. This holds true if you are willing to invest in yourself.

"A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work."

- Colin Powell

"We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort."

- Jesse Owens

"You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination."

- Ralph Marston

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."

- Thomas A. Edison

“It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.”

- Leonardo da Vinci

People sometimes get overly concerned about what-ifs. What if I can't accomplish that? What if I fail? What if I am judged by others. It is okay to question your plans and goals, although it is not okay to be consumed by them. As long as you are determined and motivated, your goals will be fulfilled in due course. One must consider that everything takes time and effort, and it does not happen in a short period. It takes hard work, strong unwavering support, and determination to achieve your goals. Along your journey, you might fail and face barriers and many challenges. You will make mistakes, and failure is not the end; learn from it and don't give up. Learn from your experience,  make adjustments, stay focused on your goal and you will experience change, which is never easy, especially if you lack the motivation or the determination to succeed. Whether you make a lifestyle change like weight loss, going back to school, starting a business, or quitting a bad habit. Identify people who can provide you with the support, guidance, and direction you may need. Learn as much as you can, do your own research, and plan accordingly. Eventually, you will make strides, and you will gain insight into your capabilities. This helps you identify your strengths, capabilities, individual skills, and your potential.

"Willpower, strength and determination, it will take you places."

- Julianna Pena

“Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”

- Winston Churchill

“He that can have patience can have what he will.”

- Benjamin Franklin

“What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.”

- Oscar Wilde

“I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.”

- Thomas Jefferson

Your determination and drive will propel you to explore new prospects and ideas. As you explore options, allow yourself to explore your skillset; you never know, you might surprise yourself. I strongly believe we all have skills. Some of us may not have realized it yet, but there is no doubt there, and you just have to tap into it. You can only reach your full potential when you invest in yourself, and a vital part of that is education. Learn as much as you can, since the rewards are meaningful on so many levels. Education is vital to mankind's success, regardless of what career path or education someone undertakes. Whether you choose an academic or vocational education, what is important is that you are truly happy and you can earn a living from your eventual career. We learn every day, and our skills evolve. Try new courses, learn a new trade, or even start a business; just keep exploring new ideas and open yourself to learning new concepts. Learning is ongoing, so never stop learning. Whether you are reading a new book, or watching a video on creating and building something, an opportunity to learn is always present. A determined person is a successful person, only you know what you are capable of accomplishing. As you postulate your future path in life, let your goals guide you, and your determination carry you forward. Life is full of possibilities, you just need to make the required sacrifices, work hard at whatever you set out to achieve, trust and believe in yourself, and remember you have nothing to lose. You have the power within you to accomplish so much; don't ever give up on yourself. Just do your best always. When done right, your rewards are truly meaningful.

"Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe."

- Gail Devers

“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”

- John D. Rockefeller

“Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.”

- Pablo Picasso

“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.”

- Anatole France

"Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek."

- Mario Andretti