The Daily What If: Determination

Determination is often framed as pushing harder or refusing to quit. Gritting your teeth and powering through.

A quieter form of determination looks different. It’s continuing to show up without needing drama or force, while trusting that the right effort pays off over time.

This kind of determination doesn’t rely on intensity. It relies on commitment. On choosing to return to the work even after a slow day, a missed attempt, or an imperfect result.

Determination isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s simply steady.

What if today determination meant showing up calmly and trusting the effort you’re putting in?