Here is a quote – Stay focused and stay determined. Don’t look to anyone else to be your determination – have self-determination. It will take you very far.
—Justice Smith
Ask yourself if what you’re doing today is taking you closer to where you want to be tomorrow or a dream you always cherished, or you are just wasting your time? Life without the determination to do something meaningful each day is like a ship sailing in the vast oceans without a glimpse of the shore.
On the other hand, when you feel too positive to be doubtful, too optimistic to be fearful, and too determined to be defeated, you are undeniably on the way to success. Even if you fail when pushing your limits, you can find solace in the fact that determined efforts will surely bring quality results next time. You might see the world going to pieces or people reacting differently to their failures; nevertheless, if you are determined to try better next time, you are sure to go places.
Self-determination theory explains different sorts of motivation
Developed by the researcher duo of Edward L Deci and Richard M Ryan, the Self-Determination Theory (SDT)24 has personality, human motivation, and optimal functioning as its core components. According to this theory, individuals crave relatedness, competence, and autonomy, which eventually decide the level of determination in the human personality. They say that determination grows stronger with motivation, such as constructive feedback, inspiration, and so on.
Such determination brings positivity and autonomy to an individual, which further reflect in efforts made to realize goals. Thus, when these three elements are in perfect harmony, self-determination brings a sense of autonomy, self-reliance, and competence in individuals, thus helping them understand their real potential and exploiting it to the max.
Determination makes obstacles irrelevant
Determination means your resolve to either find a way or make one that takes you to your destination. So keep going even when others stop believing in your abilities, for no one knows you better than you do. After all, you would love to be what you chose to become rather than someone shaped by circumstances. Hence, always remember that your determination to thrive, mental strength and power of character will keep you going. Never give up on yourself, even if others start giving up on you.
Be determined, try new things
Each time you go backward, your mental frailty takes you in the same direction. So don’t be afraid of trying new things or pushing your limits. Attempt with all your might, and allow your determination and never-say-die attitude to make those seemingly impossible tasks perfectly possible. Furthermore, when you are willing to replace mundane excuses with hard work and your laziness with determination, nothing can prevent you from succeeding. Things will eventually fall into place when your efforts align with your determination to succeed.
Desperate times require desperate measures
There will be testing times in your pursuit of goals when you will have to take some hard decisions to eliminate the rest and concentrate upon your core competencies. Being firm about what you need to do will also enable you to take hard decisions. Devising strategies is one thing, but what really matters is how strong your will is to implement the same. Low intent or no intent to implement strategies will keep you away from your goals, which is neither desirable nor acceptable. It would not only hamper your progress but also expose you to other undesirable traits that can make your persona even more entangled and dilute your poise and focus. Rather than relying on their external wisdom, listen to your inner voice, which tells you your determination can make anything possible.
