How many people do you know who by the usual standards should not be successful at something and yet they are? How many colleagues have you observed who worked the same hours, managed similar projects and overall appeared to do the same, and yet their career sky-rocketed while others remained in the same position for many more years? What is that special something that determines that one person will become mediocre and the other one will be a huge success?
If you are guessing the strength of the desire, you are getting close. Indeed, we all know people whose desire for something was so strong, that there was nothing in this world that would stop them. However, this desire needs to be coupled with a sheer determination and an unwavering commitment. I have a friend who went through 9 consecutive IVF treatments in order to have a baby. Her position was: I will keep going until it happens. No other option existed for her. If you really want to succeed at something, this is the level of desire, determination and commitment you need to possess. "I will not stop until I get there", needs to be your mantra.
However, in order to succeed but not get exhausted in the process, there are a few things to remember. Firstly, be sure that you invest your commitment and determination into something that really is your true desire. If that is the case, all your efforts will be easy. You will "enjoy the ride" and the results will come faster.
Another, equally important, step is to be able to "detach" yourself from the outcome. If your desires don?t come through by the time you wanted in the form you expected, don?t give up. Instead, relax into "when" and "how" and keep expecting your desire will be fulfilled soon.
Most importantly, behave as if the success you so want has been achieved long ago and now you are already in the phase of "living it". When you sincerely act as if success is your middle name, it is only a question of time before it becomes so.
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