Sometimes this goes without saying but determination is a trait that anyone can develop but few in today’s “easy” world want to do or even try. What Do I mean by determination? Determination is focusing your efforts and energy on a specified task and sticking on to it till success is achieved. A determined person will always use his willpower and attempt to do any task even if it is not an easy one. He will keep on going even when others have given up.

Without determination many things don’t get done. Very often difficult tasks are postponed or left undone. People who are determined will take on these difficult tasks as a challenge, give their best and do the job. They are the ones who will come out and do these important tasks. They are the real achievers and failing is not an option for them. What is that dream really worth to you? Is it a big enough dream?

Neil,
I think this is largely an element of our subconscious motivating us, much like Steve’s later post about us being who we think we are. Your line of thought doesn’t land directly on, but wanders toward Unitarianism, which I doubt Steve ascribes to (Perhaps he will let us know). Re: the last few, very wacky, pages of Scott Adams’ “Dilbert Future” (I’m not joking). Not to offend anyone, but I was a groomsman in a Unitarian wedding and was HORRIFIED at the service.

There is so much I could say about your comment. Yes, we’ve stigmatized prayer and affirmations. That why I use the word self-talk. What you habitually think and say, you become. Sadly missing from school. School teaches us we will become what the schooling institution allows us to become. Our dreams and plans must have their approval.

I think some people like the act of building kit planes with their own hands. It isn’t my cup of tea, I’m with you, but to each is own.