Goal Skills – Determination

Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek. -Mario Andretti

Read more: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/determination.html#ixzz1n7xxv0pD

We must expect to encounter obstacles in our path as we reach for goals. Do you know the story behind the name of a very successful product called WD-40? It took 40 tries to get the water displacement formula correct.

Got inspiration? Watch the inspiring movie Rudy about a determined young man pursuing his dream in spite of many obstacles and set-backs.

Get more inspired with this song playlist after a hard, discouraging day:

“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” by Kelly Clarkson

“I’m alright” by Kenny Loggins (the Caddyshack song)

“Tubthumpers” by Chumbawamba (I get knocked down, but I get up again)

What other movies and songs do you find uplifting?

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