"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination."
Tommy Lasorda
We all have a goal, an aim, a task or a mission to be accomplished. Our ability to achieve our set goals depends on our determination. A resolute pursuit of our goal while giving no room for failure or excuse is what determination is all about. If you are a determined person you would believe that what others see as impossibility is actually possible.
You can still achieve that your long time forgotten goal and aspiration, but on one condition, a resolute determination to make it a reality. Are you dreaming of becoming a chartered Accountant? Then go ahead and pursue your dream. Are thinking of becoming a university graduate after dropping out of school years ago? It’s possible. Go ahead. Only be ready to pay the price. You can be whatever you’ve determined to be.
The number one enemy of us reaching our goal is fear. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of death and fear of defeat. One truth about fear is that only action can cure our fear. Fear will continue to overpower you until you take a decisive step. To overcome fear, you must begin to do whatever you know can take you to your desired destination. Are you thinking of going into a new profession but you’re afraid, thinking you may not be able to pass the qualifying exams. Go ahead and obtain the necessary forms. You can!
Here are the ways you can make your determination work for you:
Know what you want.
Set a goal towards achieving it.
Have a working plan.
Go the extra mile-give it all it takes.
Seek counsel.
Get a role model.
Learn from past mistakes and failures.
Be open to opportunities.
Don’t give in to discouragement.
Tap into motivational materials.
Ajiboro Ayodeji is a chartered HR Practitioner based in Lagos, Nigeria. Email: jibdej@gmail.com. Tel: 2348027807452.
