HOW DETERMINED ARE YOU? Be an inspiration to others. www.realandinspiring.com

www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. Do you have the determination to make your dreams come true? www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. Determination is the characteristic of an individual to continue efforts in achieving a goal despite difficulty or set backs. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. A person’s level of determination will dictate the chances of a successful outcome. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

How much determination do you have? Is it enough? www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

but it's determination and commitment “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 www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

Are you unrelenting in the pursuit of your goals? www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

If no, you have to ask yourself, “Why?” If yes, you have to make that same conscious decision everyday and every step of the way. If no, you have to ask yourself, “Why?” www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

There will be roadblocks to your success. What will they be? How will you overcome them? www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

There will be temptations to QUIT. What will they be? How will you overcome them? www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

If you choose to give up, perhaps it wasn’t a worthwhile goal. Or perhaps you don’t have what it takes yet to make your dreams a reality. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. For those who haven’t achieved their short or long term goals, it may be due to some of the following: Apathy Hesitation Indecisiveness Uncertainty Avoidance Heedlessness Fear www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. The next step is to be honest and assess your current level of determination. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. Jot down the answers to the following 10 questions based on a 5-point scale: 1 No, I don’t agree at all 2 I don’t really agree 3 I don’t know 4 I somewhat agree 5 Yes, I completely agree www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. I view myself as a determined person and believe I am the director of my life. I have a very good understanding of what I need, want, and what it would take to make me happy. I regularly set goals to get what I need and want out of life. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. I create plans with deadlines to accomplish my goals. I regularly check on my progress to stay on task. I work hard and do everything possible to accomplish my short and long term goals by the deadlines I’ve set. I sacrifice in areas of my life and take risks if needed to accomplish my goals. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. When I encounter problems and challenges, I do whatever I can to find solutions to move forward. When I experience pain or difficulty, I continue with an unrelenting focus to accomplish my goals. I am proud of the goals I have accomplished in my life. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. Add up the answers and divide the total by 10. The results: 1 Not at all determined 2 Not very determined 3 Somewhat determined 4 Very Determined 5 Incredibly determined www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. 5 Your determination is high, consistent and unwavering. You are dispositioned to accomplish most or all of your life goals. 4 Your determination is above average. You are dispositioned to accomplish many of your life goals. 3 Your determination is average and inconsistent. While you will accomplish some goals, you are dispositioned to waiver at times, choosing comfort over achieving life goals. 2 Your determination is lower than average. You are dispositioned to likely settle, more often choosing comfort over striving for your life goals. 1 Your determination is weak. You are dispositioned to settle for comfort and avoid striving for your life goals. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

Were the results a surprise? Did you learn anything about yourself? www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

What can you do differently right now? What steps can you take to improve your life? www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

Determination is a choice. Your life is the result of all of your choices. You are responsible for your life and you can change the direction of your life now. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

Determination is crucial to living an inspired life. If you don’t like something in your life, have the determination to change it. Determination is crucial to living an inspired life. www.realandinspiring.com © 2016 Real & Inspiring, LLC.

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