Fresh beginnings always motivate us; the first day of the new year, a birthday, or a landmark date. Our mind feels the excitement of hope and optimism, sometimes happy to leave behind a tough past and looking forward to a better future. We need the charge of enthusiasm.
However, our enthusiasm and optimism need the backing of our self-application. A change of date does not in itself change our destiny; our direction, dedication, and discipline do.
We must be clear in our mind how we would like to navigate the future. Giving ourselves a direction is critical. It doesn’t matter that it will change as we go along, but having a plan, even if not entirely right in the beginning is better than having no plan. If we are directionless, we run the risk of drifting, much to our disadvantage.
Direction in itself will not deliver results. We need to dedicate ourselves to the journey we have chosen and learn to subordinate temptations and distractions for our goal. Our dedication comes not only from our strong sense of purpose but by re-energising ourselves every day.
Dedication is not dedication unless it displays disciplined self-application. When we make the daily discipline of exercise, reading, review, and reflection non-negotiable, we are able to negotiate life with ease.
When a good captain weathers a storm, of course he hopes for calm waters ahead, but he equally prepares himself in case he faces rough weather in future. He knows his destiny lies in being true to his responsibility.
As a challenging year comes to a close and the excitement, hope and optimism of a fresh beginning fills us, I am reminded of the precious words our Principal in school would often remind us of – Devotion to duty will determine your destiny.
A safe and happy New Year to you !
Thank you Vivek for your words of wisdom and encouragement. Wishing you a very happy and healthy new year.
So true
A change of date does not in itself change our destiny; our direction, dedication, and discipline do.
Thank you Vivek
A Very Happy New Year – 2021
So beautifullly
Insightful ideas that inspire resolution – thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for your daily blog this year. Really appreciate it. Again so wise words for the new year. Wishing you, your family and all this group a good prosperous new year.
Direction, Dedication,Discipline applied together to bring change .. difficult change would see success !
The suggestion to get these working “together” inspires me to get back on track with so many abandoned resolutions !
Direction, Dedication,Discipline applied together to bring change ..
to get these working “together” inspires me take another shot abandoned resolutions !
Thanks Vivek, for your inspirational daily reflections! Happy new year !