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Self-Discovery
The Power of One Thing
Unstoppable
Some charge ahead. Others work quietly. Both get what they want. What drives them? The one thing that changes everything.
How determined are you?
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” — George Herbert
Determination is a powerful word, and those who embody it are often powerful in their own way. While some people lack passion, desire, or drive, most can become resolute when they want something badly enough.
However, their ability to achieve fades when they’re unclear about what they genuinely want or if they chase too many goals simultaneously. Even if they do accomplish something, it rarely satisfies as it does for those who pursue a single-minded goal with a greater purpose.
The meaning of being determined
Let’s take a closer look at what it means to be determined:
Determined — having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it — processing or displaying resolve. Oxford Languages
To understand the depth of the word, it helps to examine its synonyms and antonyms:
- Synonyms: decisive, dogged, resolute, serious, single-minded, steadfast, stubborn, tenacious
