Give yourself the ultimatum

I have not seen anything great, significant or groundbreaking done without determination. I have noticed that most achievers have something in common. They act as if they have been given a final proposition. They usually reach a resolve that what they are doing is so serious that it must be achieved. In reality, big things require big ambitions. No one stumbles on greatness. Unless we turn our affairs into serious business, we are not ready for the big hit. It is only a matter of whether we are ready to do what it takes; whether we will stay true to our resolve and refuse the temptation to back out of the deal.

Here is a call to each one of us to examine our approach to our own endeavours. Do we really have the courage to demand of ourselves that which it must take to achieve something big? The alternative is obvious. It is called settling for less. Settling for something less than our potential because we are unable to commit ourselves to something greater. Without giving ourselves the ultimatum, demanding of ourselves something that looks like the extreme of commitments, we may still be limited to what whims can bring our way. The truth is that most of the great things we see people achieve are products of unrepentant determination. In fact, sometimes we need to be unyieldingly persistent or even obstinate as we give ourselves to that which we have resolved to do.
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What are you doing? What are your dreams and aspirations? You may desire to build your family, reach a career milestone, contribute something specific to your community, invent something new or even be a better person in some way. Think about how beautiful and fulfilling it would be if you achieved them. If your desire is to reach your goals, then give yourself the ultimatum. Present to yourself a final proposition on achieving your goals. Tell yourself that you must do it. That that resolve get you to work and see everything work together to make your dream a reality.

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Actions for the week

1. Take a moment to think about your endeavours. Do you think you have enough resolve to get going? How can you become more determined?
2. Select one of the things you would like to achieve, a dream, goal or aspiration. Give yourself an ultimatum. Set a timeline for its achievement and go for it.
3. Envision where you would like to see yourself in one year. Write what you must do to get there. Then get to work.

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A quote to remember
"If you're going to doubt something, doubt your limits." – Greg Anderson

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Until another time,
Dele Ola, Award-Winning Author of Be A Change Agent
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