The Circle of Empowerment - Determination

Determination: the act of coming to a decision or of fixing or settling a purpose. The quality of being resolute; firmness of purpose.

You know the feeling... you get excited about something, revved up, ready to take action, on a mission, nothing is going to stop you now!!! You are probably inspired by an injustice, or failure, or desire to serve others in a unique way. Essentially you've decided to adopt an "I Can Do It" attitude and set your sights on something BIG! Fantastic! Let's Go!! Wait a minute...we have probably all felt this way about something in our lives. How many times did we adopt the "I Can Do It" attitude, yet never really fulfilled our goal or mission?It happens all the time, be honest, it has happened to you more than once.

Here's the secret to making sure that your newfound "I Can Do It" attitude has what it takes to support itself. To have true Determination it takes you...
1. Defining your vision or purpose
2. Obtaining a clear understanding of what success, in this endeavor, means to you

3. Imploring others to jump on board with your vision

Look around you - we see real Determination every day. It's in a child's face when they have set their sites on something they really, really want! Or, it's your dog's un-ending pulling on the leash when he sees a cat across the street. Maybe you've seen in in a disabled person's eyes, as they are struggling to be as "normal" as possible, and get that can off the shelf by themselves.

Do you have that kind of determination and drive? Try it out this week. Don't stop at just having an "I Can Do It" attitude - really get determined! Go FOR It~