determination

i feel really proud of myself. proud of my decisions last night. LIKE SUPER DUPER PROUD because i was determined not to stay out late. and even more determined not to let my week's efforts of waking up early go to waste.

determination to work hard at improving golf doesn't just mean resolving to practice hard and work on things that may not feel comfortable at all. it also means making tough choices that are better in the long run for improvement. tough choices or sacrifices as you would like to think of them include staying focused on a plan to go to sleep early and waking up early to maximise your day.

yes i am human and do get tempted to spend a late night out with my good friends having a fun time, getting a few drinks and forgetting all my troubles but i feel good about my decision to go home to sleep. if not because i only slept for 4 hours the previous night, but because i already made a plan with myself to wake up at 6am.

i am filled with pride to announce to the world that i stuck to that plan. yippee for me !

in conclusion, determination doesn't only entail the direct actions you take to achieve your goals. it also comprises of the little things like making better decisions that will make it easier for you to do the things that can make your dreams come true. don't let your emotions take over your head. you can get over peer pressure ! do things that MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD !

life isn't ALWAYS fun and games. but you can treat the tough things like they are fun !