Essays

If a person pursues anything in life with firm determination and persistent hard work, then nothing in this world can stop that person from achieving what he has aimed for. It is said that 'life is for to be taken'. When the person has the will and the strong desire to achieve something, he also finds ways and means to overcome all the hurdles and obstacles. Even if the task seems impossible it can be achieved through the persistent hard work. One should not be discouraged in face of difficult circumstances and adverse situations. One should not lose hope when the path seems difficult. Will-power of a person is insurmountable and invincible. It is the greatest moving force in the world. The possessor of strong will wins half of the battle of his life.

A man of weak will and dampened enthusiasm can never achieve his goals. If a person gets discouraged easily or wavers from pursuing his goal in the face of difficulties and challenges, then he can't achieve success. Success cannot be achieved in a single day. One has to work hard daily, burn the midnight oil for days together to achieve one's goal and fulfil one's dream, A strong resolution and sustained endeavour can lead a person to his aims. No obstacles, hurdles, hindrances or impediments can stand in the way of a person armed with firm determination and strong will.

History is replete with such instances where people have overcome all sorts of obstacles within and in the outer world to achieve success. People like Hitler and Mussolini too shook the entire European political scenario by their sheer will. Abraham Lincoln came from humble parentage but with unwavering determination and persistent efforts, he rose to become the President of America. Napoleon never believed in the occurrence and existence of the word 'impossible'- Robert Bruce succeeded in liberating Scotland while Garibaldi strived with firmness to free his motherland Italy from the clutches of slavery. Continuous efforts led Columbus to discover America, Nelson Mandela fought for years against racial discrimination, also known as Apartheid, in his country, Akbar was illiterate but was one of the most efficient emperor by his sheer determination. It was the will and perseverance of Ekiavya to master the art of archery in the presence of Guru Dronacharya's statue that paid- PT Usha proved that age and sex can never be a hurdle in front of a strong will.

Nothing is unattainable in this world if there-is firm determination and a willing heart. People with a strong mind and a firm heart can never be moved even by the strongest and the most ferocious of storms in their lives. They, unlike the weak-minded, do not believe in destiny, luck and fortune. They create their own fortune, make their own destiny and mould their luck with their efforts. To achieve something in life they do not rely on such external factors. Even if they fail, they face it with courage and dignity. They never shy away from taking the responsibility in case of defeat. Rather they have the strength to step up and say 'I am sorry, I made a mistake' or 'I was wrong. I apologize.' As the circumstances get difficult, their determination too increases manifolds and they- continue moving towards their aims.

Germany and Japan were completely destroyed after the Second World War and yet they are stronger than ever before only because the hearts of the people of these nations were swayed with love for their country, firm determination and strength of will. They must have been moved by similar emotions as expressed in Paradise Lost: Book I by Lucifer after he was thrown down from heaven:

'What though the field be lost?

 All is not lost: the unconquerable will....

.... And courage never to submit or yield.'

A strong wilt is the most precious asset in the life of an individual as well as a nation. That is why all of us should try and cultivate this quality in us if we want to achieve success. People with will and courage never run away from responsibilities and challenges. For them, every task is full of great possibilities and they try to give their very best to everything that they do. Life is all about working hard and turning every hurdle into a milestone while climbing the peak of success.