The trick with determination is deciding what one was is going to be determined about. Some decisions are made with an attitude of “maybe it gets done, maybe it doesn’t”. Other decisions are much more critical and one has to stick with the job until it is finished. One may not be equally determined about all projects.
Last week I started painting outdoors, on a sunny day. For three days in a row, I determinedly continued with a rather large project. Then came a couple of rainy days. Now that there is a week of no precipitation forecast, I have to be determined and work on the painting project every day. I have to be determined!
When I am practicing determination, I:
- am clear about what I want to accomplish
- am committed to meeting my goals
- focus my full attention on what is important
- do what it takes to follow through
- am flexible and persevering
- finish what I start.
Will you be posting a weblog post about the virtue of stubborness?
Stubbornness is not a virtue, so no it isn’t part of this week’s virtue.