Deterrence = Determination?

It is certain moments in life that can really test the determination of a person. I recently found myself in a moment of deterrence. From time to time, my gym has physical tests that we are suppose to accomplish. I failed one of these tests due to a lack of preparation on my part. After the failure, I found myself pissed, which then led to deterrence, and myself saying, "This is rubbish, I'll just move on and forget about it."  I then meandered around the gym like a dog who just got in trouble for getting into the garbage.

As I was completing the rest of my workout, I asked myself, "What is something positive I can take from this moment?" The answer is pretty obvious, DETERMINATION! Yeah, I may have failed in front of a crowd of people, but that should not stop me from one day accomplishing this task. If anything, it should fire me up to set a goal of success!

So I have now mapped out a schedule to devote time each week at working towards accomplishing this task. Within a reasonable amount of time, there is no reason why I should not be able to succeed! So words of advice for you, next time you find yourself deterred for whatever reason, ask yourself, what positive can I make of the situation? Use this as a way to build your confidence and determination.

I recently read in a book, "Motivation leads to action and action leads to motivation." You must first get yourself motivated to make the first action, and then constantly improve upon that action to stay motivated. This is why I truly believe that deterrence can lead to determination.

For more on getting motivated and making significant change in your life, you should read The 1% Solution by Tom Connellan. It is a short read that will surely impact you!

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