When Passion Meets Discouragement, Stay Committed

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When Passion Meets Discouragement, Stay Committed

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There will come a time when you lose your drive and motivation for the things that you’re most passionate about. It helps to focus on that which you’re passionate about, because having a strong passionate foundation will carry you through when you lose focus.

Commitment means remaining focused and dedicated in the face of opposition. Staying committed means shaking off those negative thoughts and questions that arise when you lose motivation for doing what you love in life. You have to stick with it even when discouragement stares you in the face.

Some of the world’s greatest role models, who display such astounding examples of passion and commitment, hit rough patches of discouragement. Even the great Michael Jordan faced doubts about his love for basketball in the beginning. In fact, it was said that he was cut from the high school basketball team, went home, locked himself in his room and cried. It’s his commitment that we can all appreciate, because after he was told no, he didn’t stop there. He went on to become the great legend that we know him to be today.

Jordan is just one of many examples of courage that we have to look to for inspiration. However, the same commitment that he displays is on the inside of you my friend. You must look deep inside and pull out that inner strength that’s needed when passion meets discouragement.

It’s up to you to take that which life throws you and use it to your advantage. Like the saying goes, when life throws you lemons, make lemonade. Remain persistent to your goals and visions and watch the difference that it makes as you charge forth on your journey of life.

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Author: Jarrod Clark (243 Articles)

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2 Comments

At 2010.04.23 00:05, Evelyn said:

Hi Jarrod,
When we have passion, then the love of it will keep us going. There will be times when we are thrown a curve. We just have to bend with the curve and keep moving.

Persistence is key because it really does help us stay focused and committed.

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- At 2010.04.24 07:45, Jarrod Clark said:
  
  Hi Evelyn,
  
  Sounds like you’ve grasped the big message here. It’s important that we not get too hung on passion and not expect discouragement because, yes, discouragement will come. However, it’s important that we remain committed in the face of discouragement.
  
  Thanks for stopping by, I hope all is well for you!
  
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