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Turning The Impossible Into The Possible

- David Stidston

By David StidstonPublished 5 years ago 3 min read
"The difference between the impossible and the possible, lies in a man’s determination." – Tommy Lasorda

In order to achieve a goal we desire, the first thing we must do is believe. We must have the belief that the goal is practical to achieve, not impossible, and we must have the belief in ourselves, that we have actually the ability to achieve it. Without either of these beliefs, we are basically wasting our time in pursuing the goal in the first place. The simple reason is that if we don't have the belief, at the first sign of failure, adversity, setback, rejection, or challenge, along the journey, we will immediately be filled with doubt, and doubt only ever leads to resignation. The truth is, failure, adversity, setback, rejection, and challenge, are all a part of the journey to success. Only an incredibly small percentage of individuals have ever achieved success without facing some hardships and adversities along the way. It's why belief is so important, because we are going to be struck down and tested greatly, over and over again, before we ever reach our goal, and without maintaining that belief in ourselves, we will fail to get back up. For most people, that's exactly where there journey ends. They give up, because they lack that positivity, belief, and resilience. What people don't realize is that failures are never the end of the road, they are merely an indication that certain actions aren't working, nothing more. It's just a matter of changing what's not working, and looking at what you need to do more of, what you need to do less of, what you need to different, and what you need to do better, moving forward. The greatest minds and inventors failed time and time again, spending many years trying to discover the winning formula to success in fact, but they not only maintained belief in themselves, they possessed a quality that more of us need to inherit, and that is determination.

Determination is having a steely resolve, that no matter what problems, adversities, challenges, failures, and rejections, that one faces, they will never succumb to failure. Determination is a quality that eliminates a mindset of giving up and quitting. Determination is establishing a purpose and fulfilling that purpose, whatever it takes, and however long it takes. We can look at a variety of different aspects of our life, be it relationships, career, goals, happiness, health, family, finance, or spirituality, and every single one of them involves determination, if we want to achieve success, satisfaction, and fulfillment from them. Too many of us have adopted a weak mindset, that when the going gets tough, with certain situations and circumstances, there's always a way out, and sadly, we always take that easy way out. Giving up and getting out seems to be the best option for the majority of people, when the truth is, it's more often than not, the worst option. Have the determination to work on your relationship, not just part ways when tough times present themselves. Have the determination to achieve excellence and success within your career, not just for the sole purpose of receiving your paycheck, all because you're content in just executing the basics and settling for mediocrity. Have the determination to keep fit and healthy, by exercising daily, and maintaining a balanced diet, not succumbing to the temptation of eating constant take away, fatty foods, and foods high in sugar and carbohydrates. Have the determination to create wealth for yourself, through taking risks, investing, accepting opportunities, and working hard, not just sitting back and accepting the mediocre income you earn, or living in hope of a lottery win. We can create the life we desire, we can achieve the success we crave, and we can achieve the goals we yearn for, all if we have the belief, resilience, patience, and determination to do so. We can turn what we, or others, may think is impossible, into the possible. The question is, how truly determined are you to achieve the success, the goals, the lifestyle, the happiness, and the future, that you desire? What you genuinely desire in life will become apparent through your determination.

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About the Creator

David Stidston

My name is David Stidston, and I am a single father to my 8-year-old daughter Mia. We live in the beautiful city of Hobart in Tasmania, Australia. I am currently self-employed, working as a freelancer and casually in market research.

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