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In life you are constantly making choices. It can go from the simple choice of "what will I eat for dinner tonight" to the ones which need a bit more reflection when it comes to your career or personal life. For choices between two ice cream flavours, you are not taking a big risk. If you choose one today, you can always try the other one next time. But when it concerns bigger life decisions, it is all about priority. Each time you ask yourself "Am I making the right decision", take a deep breath and evaluate if it will help you grow in the long run. If that's the case, go for it. If not, maybe you should reconsider your option. The choices you are making today will have an impact on your life tomorrow, whether it will be a positive or a negative one. So choose wisely. We are living in a world where we are surrounded by a million options everyday. It is easy to get overwhelmed with so many choices, especially when you enjoy learning and trying new things...
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Willpower

Willpower goes hand in hand with determination. "Where there is will, there is a way." But you need to be conscious that it takes work. You need to build self-discipline whether it is to find a new job, build the foundation of a relationship or change your diet in order to get in shape.

My father told me once when I was still in high school that I should increase my willpower if I want to succeed in life. And he was totally right. 20 years later, after having earned multiple degrees, studied and worked abroad, held different positions I can happily say that this one sentence changed my life.

Whenever I was getting discouraged because things were not going well, I always remembered what he told me and it kept me going.

But how to increase your willpower you will ask.

First, start by getting crystal clear on what you want to achieve. Once you have your goal in mind, you have to focus on building your action plan. Set a final date to complete your goal and write it down in your agenda. Now divide this goal into several steps and assign a date for each of them. When you split your task into smaller tasks and do it everyday, consistently without fail, you start realising that it was easier than you had imagined.

If you wait until the last minute, you will be stressed out, you will have to sacrifice your sleep and health just to finish it. It can be a self-imposed goal or a goal which has been assigned to you. It doesn't matter. What is important is to be consistent and mindful in everything you do. Life is a marathon, not a sprint.

And when you face hardships in your journey, the key is to stop and reflect on the way you are currently doing things and why it is not working. Think about a way to do it differently. The most important is to persevere when you want to achieve something.

You will then be able to find the key which will open your next door.

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