Thursday thought - 'Will power'

 We all start new works.Few continue it.Very few end it.What is the difference? If motivation is the cause to start the activity,perseverance is what continues it.But how can one persevere? How can one hang on to the cliff in times of adversity,when the tide is not in favor and when chips are down? Perseverance comes through 'Will Power'.But what is will power? Dictionary says the will power is nothing but - the ability to control yourself.Only when is able to control self,the Eco system around will be in control.

I started writing this yesterday with a goal to publish it.But got disturbed in between,came back,have enough time but in no mood to complete what was started.We all have been there.It is no big deal but I have observed the  aftermath affects of it,over a period of time, when we don't finish off things that we have started.Success to me is completing what was started.Simple.In the morning,I thought of doing laundry and did it.Success.I thought  of reading a book and did it.Success.I thought of talking to a friend and did it.Success.This is what success is,in its micro level and it is achieved through will power that helps to alleviate the temptations.They say,take care of small things,the bigger things will take care of themselves.True.When we don't take care of finishing off things that we have started,self confidence takes a dent which will eventually shoot holes to the personality.Sit back and notice,you will agree with me.A look at all eminent personalities tells us that will power is a common trait among them.All are not born with iron will power.One who nurtures it from childhood will reap the benefits of it later in life.The pinnacle of success can never be mounted without strong will power.

How to nurture will power?

1.Take care of small things in your life.Give attention to detail and focus on present.Believe in the fact that,if today is good,tomorrow will also be good.

2.Start your day with success.How? Fold your bed sheet when you wake up. You may be in a hurry but still do it.It gives a good feel to begin the day.

3.Do not entertain other thoughts when you are working on one task.Finish it and move on to that task.

4.In times of difficulties or adversities,ask yourself what's the worst that could happen? Has this ever happened to you before?If so,how did you handle it? Also,Look at the end result.Motivate yourself and your team to march forward.

5.Talk less - Only when needed.Yes,I have observed that if we keep blabbering on trivial things,our focus gets shaken and the fire within gets extinguished.

6.Last but not least - Do not accept to start anything.If you accept it,finish it.

Inculcating good traits to one's personality is a life long process.So,we should try to follow these and achieve success.