How to Cultivate Determination
I’ve discovered over the years that when I’ve been on the brink of giving up, I then received an email, text, post or comment from someone who was impacted by my work.
If you’re struggling with determination, remember a past win—how you succeeded or helped someone in the past—and use that to propel you forward.
Play to your strengths.
Having firm resolve requires a lot of energy, and you’ll keep your momentum high if you play to your strengths. What do you do really well, and what are your weaknesses?
If you played two sports, and you had to choose which one to go pro in, would you choose the sport you’re naturally very talented in and build off of that? Or would you choose the sport that you’re OK at and that requires much more training? It’s a no-brainier. You’d choose the sport you’re naturally great at because you know you’ll get further, faster.
The same is true in business. If you spend all of your time weakness-fixing, you’ll lose determination pretty quickly. When you’re moving toward a goal, take on the things you’re really strong at, and collaborate in areas where you’re weak.
Celebrate small wins.
Oftentimes, we get so into the work that we forget to reflect and celebrate it. Don’t skip this step, because it’s what gives you the energy to keep going. Small wins, over time, create bigger opportunities.
SOURCE:success.com
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