Foe Of Determination!

Do you still waste time in doubt?

Man, like other animals, also has the power of ‘determination’. In other animals, it is controlled by their beastly nature, whereas man’s determination or will is under the control of his brain or wisdom.

In this determination chapter, I do not intend to say that we must hand over the reins of our will or wish at the hands of passionate desires and perform every deed according to beastly nature. In that case, we will not rank above an animal and thus lose our status.

Here, our aim is that after giving proper thought if we conclude that such and such work is beneficial or desirable and that it should be done, then we should make a decision to do it and should remain firm on that decision to the best of our ability. We must realize that the more hardship or difficulty in any work the more is the demand to be firm and un-flinching for its performance. Here the secret of success is firm decision or strong will. It removes difficulties and obstacles from the path.

The demeanor and the facial appearance of great people give an idea of their unyielding determination, which pours success on them.

Men with firm decisions are always respected in every society. Others cannot harm them. But people having weak willpower wander like stray dogs and are so frail and shaky that the enemy overcomes them easily.

Reluctance and hesitation are disastrous for success and it is a clear sign of moral debility. Indecision inflicts a fatal blow to carefulness and higher intelligence.

Alexander the Great had said, “One of the secrets of my victories is my strong will. After making a decision I do not like to hesitate in carrying it out.”

Timurlane, Napoleon, and Nadir Shah were among the recognized military commanders. They used to delay their decisions but never changed them after making a decision.

A man with a firm decision is like a soldier on duty who has already received alert orders. Such a man bears all circumstances and no hindrance can block his path. The difficulties in the path leading to his goal cannot make anything appear impossible in his eyes.

Goethe says, “A man with firm decision and strong will can change the world to his liking’’.

Thanks for reading Shameem Anwar and for your valuable time!

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