Do you have something that you love so much? Do you have some dream and goal that you live to achieve? And if you have, are you dedicated, and you work hard to achieve? If you have some goals and dreams, no matter how big those are – you need to be very dedicated to them.
You must have heard the quote “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety -nine percent perspiration.” The message underlying this quote is that dedication is undoubtedly the key to success.
The etymological roots of the word dedication can be traced back to the Latin term “dedicare” which means “the giving of oneself to some purpose.”. Thus, it implies that an individual has to be consistently committed towards his aims to attain success.
The primary ingredient of dedication is hard work. Hard work requires a right attitude, self-discipline and the ability to focus on one’s life goals and objectives. Even if you are not successful at once, let not failures deter you. Every obstacle in life is like the boxing game, defeat is not declared if you fall down but when you refuse to get up. Relentless effort and dedication will ultimately lead you to realize your goals and thereby bring happiness to your life. So, the more dedicated you are, the happier you will be.
Dedication also requires perseverance. Have you ever pondered over the question that why do some individuals achieve and accomplish more than others with the same set of skill and intelligence level? The answer is: all successful individuals have one common trait, that is perseverance. Success comes to those who put in strenuous efforts towards overcoming challenges despite adverse situations that lie in the path of progress.
Thus, dedication is a quality that is possessed by all successful people. A person who is dedicated focusses and makes optimal use of the resources presently at his disposal rather than complaining about the lack of facilities. Those who are dedicated experience and express gratitude for the means available to them. A dedicated person is eternally optimistic and makes the maximum possible use of the present circumstances. Nothing in the world can hinder or impede the firm resolve of a dedicated individual.