Once upon a history in England in the year 1884, a group of old 'misfit' school boys from Wyggeston in the East Midlands decided to form a football team. Without proper formation, history began, but within a space of six years, they had already played at five different grounds which included a cricket pitch, bicycle grounds and a city centre. Alas, the financial difficulties of the First World War finally brought this little known group of boys to its knee. But with a renewed passion, a new strategy was adopted for the same old purpose, to play football. This sheer determination, some 132 years ago has brought them gradually from the lowest ebb of English football to become the 2015/2016 Premier League Champion.

At this point, we should pause to pose this salient question, What is the place of determination in life situations? But before we proceed further, a certain story of the Terranga Lions of Senegal depicts another audacious example of sheer determination.

Prior to the 2002 Soccer World Cup tournament in Korea/Japan, any mention of Senegal on the international sporting stage would more likely have to do with basketball than football. Even athletics was more popular than football in Senegal. However, by some stroke of necessity, a group of young men was aligned, perhaps under a different approach, but yet again for same purpose ...To reveal the uncut power of sheer determination. Gradually, The Terranga Lions qualified for the world cup tournament as one of Africa's representatives against all odds. And so it was official: France, the reigning world champions would begin their title defense against Senegal on May 31 in front of a crowd of 62,000 in Seoul’s World Cup stadium. It would have been difficult for any team at that time – or indeed any in the history of the game – to surmount the power and brilliance of the French National team. But with this same act of conviction, Senegal defeated the undefeatable.

Many more stories in history has broached the impact of consistently portraying a sense of purpose and direction, notable names like Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, F.W.Woolworth, Thomas Edison, Oprah Winfrey have all emphasized that one requires enormous firmness of purpose to achieve success.

The Leicester story is more of a 21st century Renaissance of the old order. Things like this, you don't expect to happen in real life. And when they do, you laud them. You exalt the participants who defied not only seemingly insurmountable odds but all sporting logic. You do something about it so people forever more will know about it. Leicester City Football Club at the start of the season were 5000/1 to win the Premier League - by far, the longest odds offered on any winning team or individual in the history of professional sports. Let’s say it again; 5000/1. Even Kim Kardashian is currently available at 2000/1 to become the next president of the United States. It is on record that Manchester United Football Club have spent more on new players in the two-year reign of their current manager than the new champions have in their entire 132-year existence. Also amazing is the fact that the entire Leicester team cost less than the transfer fee of a young Manchester City FC Player, yet they weathered the storm and soared excellently above all.

As we eulogize Leicester's remarkable and history making Premier League success, it's important to reflect on the lessons that can and indeed, should be learned from this laudable feat:

Hardwork and Resilience Pays
Be Original and Creative
Work under the radar; Let your success do the talking
Believe you can make it even when others doubt you
The Supreme Being Factor (Luck) is pivotal


I remember, Michael Jordan was told by his high school basketball coach that he wasn’t good enough and would never make the team. He didn’t take it lightly, and he didn’t let it get him down. He worked harder than ever! Every night when he got home from school he would go outside and take shots on the net, not just a few, or ten or twenty, only after sinking one thousand successful shots would Michael be satisfied enough to go back inside. He did this every single night. He was committed to becoming the best he possibly could be, and it worked! In 1981, Michael received a basketball scholarship, and, in 1984, he entered the NBA Draft where he was then selected by the Chicago Bulls as their third pick. His determination drove him to achieve ultimate successes in life, with the help of a good set of priorities to overcome and conquer the rejection he faced when his coach told him he wasn’t good enough, he succeeded over all.

Determination is a positive emotional feeling that involves persevering towards a difficult goal in spite of obstacles. If you ever get into a situation where you want to give up, you will do much better for yourself by saying “I can do this,” “I can make this happen,” and, “I can win.” Just the words “I can” produce more energy for your mind, and this will empower you. Life is hard, but only the tough-minded will get somewhere. Everything you want in life is within your reach. But you have to empower yourself to reach out and grab it. There is no comfort in being comfortable. Comfort comes from the strength earned from growing through discomfort. Vacate your comfort zone and gain strength from challenge and adversity. Determination breeds self-confidence. Self-confidence comes from knowing that you have the will and ability to do whatever it takes.

Remember, If you lack DETERMINATION, you get the leftovers of what life has to offer. Go out into this world of limitless possibilities and make DETERMINATION your best friend!


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