The University of Kent, in England, conducted a study that outlined the top skills that employers look for when looking to make new hires. Determination was among the top ten. Very simply, determined people get things done, so it’s no wonder employers want them on their teams. Determined people are willing to move past obstacles to reach their goals. Determination plays a key role in optimism as well.
Determination also has health benefits. Psychologist Jonathon Klapow says: “Determination is critical for our health and well-being as the majority of our health and well-being goals require daily prolonged effort.” Determination is what enables us to stick to a diet or a workout routine, and it is critical to maintaining our spiritual practices.
Not all of us are born with an abundance of this quality of stick-to-it-iveness, but it can be learned. In this teaching we know that when times get tough, we can muster up the determination to see things through!
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