Forming Conviction
The single attribute that every successful person has is
devotion to attaining a goal. “There in the sunshine are
my highest aspirations,” wrote Louisa May Alcott, “I can
look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to
follow where they lead.” What are your desires? How can
you form them into definite goals that you can attain?
Lawrence Peter wrote, “If you don’t know where you’re
going, you’ll probably end up somewhere else.” Maybe
you’re studying a craft or skill. Perhaps you’re caught in
a rung of the corporate ladder. Or, you might feel
constricted by your family and the environment around you.
Which star are you reaching for?
“Ours is a world where people don’t know what they want
and are willing to go through anything to get it,” wrote
Don Marquis. Take the time to think about your own
aspirations. Look inside to find what feels right. Almost
everyone entertains the notions of fame and fortune, but
put on the costume that fits you. Conviction requires
certain qualities of action. You must be sincere and be
willing to assume responsibility. And you need the self-
discipline necessary to work towards your goals. Are you
prepared to achieve your dreams? Can you form their
reality in your mind? Will you devote your entire being to
attaining what you want?
