Are you the detemined type or the wishy washy type? When you set out to do something, do you follow through and do it? Or… when things start to get hard, do you abandon whatever you were pursuing? How you approach ‘determined’ and how you handle any obstacles that emerge says a great deal about your character.
I would never suggest pursuing, simply for the sake of pursuing, but once started how do you respond to obstacles. Did you consider in advance that they would emerge? Did they blindside you? And once they have made their presence known – what do you do? It is dependent upon if this is a solo effort or if others are involved as well. But should numbers be the determining factor? Or… the goal?
Obviously I would put the emphasis on ‘goal’. If you have miscalculated then you need to let those who are/will be impacted know as soon as you do. If a ‘cut your losses’ becomes the only logical response to the obstacles, try not to be the first off the boat and into the life rafts. You do have a responsibility. But if this isn’t the reality and you can continue, is the obstacle going to dilute your determination?
Determination in my world of definitions is a strong word and one that provides a foundation for continued actions. Webster describes the word as much as it defines: the act of deciding definitely and firmly; firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end; resoluteness. Those are strong words, precisely why, prior to starting action toward any goal accomplishment, that you should ‘determine’ whether determined is your attitude.
…but, what do you think? what do you believe?
