Definition Essay On Determination

Many ask, what is determination? Listen to me. Determination comes from within. It has many forms. It will test the willpower, the strength of the mind, and the character someone has. It can be a decision or the focus one needs to accomplish a goal. Many people never complete their goals and aspirations in life, but the ones who do thank determination. If you hear what I am saying, then you will understand the true meaning of determination. (Flashback) *Determination is not giving up. I have always strived to be the best I can, and when it comes to weight lifting there is always room for improvement. I started weight lifting in my freshman year which turned out to be the best decision of my life. I have always been self-conscious of my body so I wanted to make a change. I decided I was not going to give up on myself and was determined to make a change. After three years of lifting, I was able to double the …show more content…
Ever since I was a little girl I have loved the sport of softball. The drive to play the game came from my heart and still to this day has not left. Take it from Eric Thomas who wrote that the secret to success is, “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you'll be successful” (Thomas). In order to reach the successful level determination has to play a role. Last year’s softball season would have to be one of the most successful seasons this school has had. Over eight school records, conference champs, and making it to the third round is districts was all accomplished. We were successful, but without our determined minds, we would not of have had that great of season that we did. Determination does not have to come from only you. Coaches, teachers, friends, and family can all be a motivation to one’s self to push them to be successful. Sometimes they can be the best thing to happen to an athlete’s life because showing that they are committed to their success motivates them to