This month we are discussing the final step on the ladder to success. This step is arguably the most important because without it you will not have the motivation to see your goals through. That step is desire. The desire to succeed is vital to the process of succeeding. Without it, you will likely burn out or get off track somewhere along your journey.
Think about how you performed in school. Did you give every single subject your full commitment and attention? More than likely there were some subjects that you were more dedicated to and some that you did what you needed to do to survive. Generally, this can be linked to interest. If you liked literature, it was easier to motivate yourself to complete that work quickly and thoroughly. If you hated math, you might have procrastinated or put less effort into the classwork for that subject. The difference there is a desire to exceed in certain subjects.
This can also be seen in our work. If you have been in a job that you truly are passionate about, you know that it is much easier to motivate yourself to work hard. Whereas when you are unhappy at work, it can be difficult to even drag yourself out of bed in the morning. It is a good feeling when you can enjoy the work you do and desire to continue that work. So, what do we do if we do not desire to continue our current job?
This is where the desire to succeed comes into play. If you truly desire success, you will be able to motivate yourself at any stage of that journey. Whether you are in your dream job, or you are an intern for someone who has your dream job, your desire to succeed can help move you forward in your journey. Without this desire to succeed you might find yourself burning out or losing interest in your career.
Take all of the skills we have talked about so far and pair them with a desire to succeed. That is the recipe for success. You need the other steps. You have to have a great attitude, you have to be willing to put in the work, and you need to set goals for yourself. But without a desire for success, these other steps have a great chance of falling flat. If you do not currently have that desire within yourself, try to examine why that is. Maybe you are pursuing the wrong career or life plan. Maybe there are other stressors in your life that are suppressing this desire. Take some time and really sit with that thought and try to get to the bottom of the issue. Before you take that next big step in your journey, make sure that you are setting your intentions on success.
- Bria