The Scenario: You find yourself challenged to make a decision or a choice that you really don’t feel ready to commit to. How do you respond?
STUBBORNNESS is standing your ground when you’re no longer really paying attention to what’s underneath your feet.
Insight: The energy source of STUBBORNNESS is simply defiance. It can be defiance of your own fear(s), your own regrets, someone else’s opinion, or even your material circumstances. And while STUBBORNNESS may feel useful, all it really amounts to is empty calories.
DETERMINATION is exercising your will forward to achieve a target objective or outcome.
Insight: The energy source of DETERMINATION is an ideal or vision of achievement. So DETERMINATION is clean & strong, and a great place to operate from.
The Takeaway: This is really about how you choose to respond to challenges. So just keep in mind that clinging to STUBBORNNESS tends to spiral your confidence downwards, whereas the conscious effort of DETERMINATION cultivates real personal power – and results!
Reacting fearfully only blurs the distinction between STUBBORNNESS and DETERMINATION, so give this some thought at every opportunity. The choice is always yours to make.