“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work”. 

This is one of my favourite quotes which describes how important is determination in achieving anything in life.

There is only one way to succeed in anything and that is to give it everything.

Determination is the power of a person to persist in the face of difficulty, pain, danger, or loss. It is a powerful force that makes people endure tough times and become stronger.

There are many different ways to show determination. Some people use their will power, others use their drive, some people rely on their emotions, and other people use their logic. However, even though there are many different ways to show determination Some of them are:

1. Persistence is the ability to stick with something despite obstacles or setbacks.
2. Perseverance is the act of continuing a task despite any obstacles or setbacks that may occur along the way.
3. Optimism is the belief that things will work out for you regardless of what happens or how difficult it may be at times.
4. Willpower is the determination to do something

Determination is a positive characteristic that helps you achieve your goals in life. Determination to success is the ability to persist in a goal despite obstacles. It is the drive to keep going, get up after falling down, and persevere through difficult times.

In India, unbelievable success has been achieved by many great personalities because of their strong determination towards a goal. One such example of a strong soul is Mahatma Gandhi who had lived his entire life to fulfil just one dream, of freeing India from the shackles of British rule. He lived with this passion of converting his dream into reality and got success.

Some more examples of determined people and their success stories in India are Kumar Birla, Lakshmi Mittal, Dhirubhai Ambani, Azim Premji, Pallonji Mistry, Sammer Gehlaut, Jamsetji Tata and the list continues. These are not extraordinary people but what is common to all of them is their strong will to achieve greatness in life. Day and night they all had just one dream and they worked towards the same.

However, determination represents rigidity, a determined person is flexible enough to adapt to a change when needed. for example; as soon as he identifies a strategy is not working, he changes the strategy in order to save time and effort.

Each invention of science is a result of a scientist’s determination. An electric light bulb is one great example. Thomas Edison was so determined that he conducted more than a thousand experiments to invent the light bulb. If he had lost his determination, we would not have gotten the light bulb.

Hence, determination plays a significant role in turning our dreams into reality. Everyone should be determined toward one’s goals to experience what it actually means determination.

Let’s discuss some of the ways which help a person to be determined.

• Define your dreams and goals.
• Eliminate negative thinking.
• Develop a solution-oriented mindset.
• Learn from obstacles.

To sum it up, there are lots of methods to make a person determined. We should understand the importance of determination and keep determined.

The importance of determination to success is that it helps us achieve our goals and dreams.

I will tell you a real story of Arunima Sinha who was born on 1988 in INDIA. It is story of courage, determination and dedication. This is a story of the triumph of will and a story of hope and resilience in the face of challenges. In 2011, twenty-four-year-old national level volleyball player Arunima Sinha was thrown off a moving train by thieves for refusing to hand over the gold chain she was wearing. She lost her left leg when a train went over it. As she lay in the hospital bed, with one leg amputated, Arunima Sinha took a vow that many would think impossible. Her goal, from that day onwards, was not just to become adept at walking with a prosthetic leg but scale the highest point in the world – Mount Everest. In 2013 she did just that, becoming the first Indian female amputee to achieve this feat. It was a feat – which many would consider impossible – that not only brought back her self-confidence but made her an inspiration for everyone back home. In 2015, she was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India.

She later polished her skills under the guidance of Bachendri Pal, the first woman to climb Everest at the Tata Steel Adventure Foundation(TSAF). She has now conquered total of five out of seven highest peaks in the world.

She stood on the top of the world and achieved what was unthinkable to many.

There is an old English proverb “Where there is a will, there is a way”.

A person who lacks self-determination complains a lot and is always in a hurry. He does not have time to think about his weaknesses and this becomes a hurdle on the way to success..

Though determination is a simple thing but it comes with practice and then can transform your life as well as the life of people around you. To become a determined person first of all you will have to discipline your life on a daily basis as everyone has just 24 hours in a day and what makes the difference is how you utilize these hours. Then set one goal in life and mark the way to achieve it.

If there is one gift that we can give to ourselves in life to be what we wanted to be, it is the power of determination. Without it we are a mere passive spectator in the drama of life. If there is one quality that makes a difference between a winner and a loser or a leader and a follower, it is the power of determination. Without it, we may dream wild dreams, but will not be able to accomplish much in life. If we have determination, nothing can stop us and to achieve goals.

“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success, that is way great spiritual giants are produced.” -  Swami Vivekananda.

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