Developing Will-power

for True Success

A humble presentation

by Prof. V. Viswanadham
~ with grateful thanks to many sources

for Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence,

Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad.

However you define success

a happy family, good friends,
a satisfying career, robust health, financial
security,
the freedom to pursue your passions
it tends to be accompanied by a couple of
qualities.
When psychologists isolate
the personal qualities that predict
positive outcomes in life, they
consistently find two traits: intelligence

and self-control.
So far researchers still havent learned how

Will-power is control
exercised by ones
will.
Will mental ability
by which a person decides
upon
and controls

Can any thing be done

without Willing ?
Can any thing be achieved
without Control ?
Can anything be accomplished
without deciding upon ?
Can anything be hoped
without acting upon ?

If power is important

Will-power is more important.

If discipline is important,

Self- discipline

is much more

important.
If ability is important,

Mental ability

is much more

important.
If control is important,

Self-control is much more

Will Power

Ability to overcome laziness and

procrastination
Ability to control harmful impulses and
adverse elements
Ability to arrive at a decision and to follow
successful methodologies for fruitful
conclusions
Ability to develop Inner power / strength
Attainment of Self consciousness and
Self realization

Self Discipline

Self Discipline comes with Will Power

Ability to withstand hardships and
difficulties- Physical, Emotional & Mental
Provides stamina to preserve ones own
characteristics and sustainability of good
qualities
Necessary to develop self respect and
individuality
Creates self confidence
Develops attitudes and aptitudes
Develop order in doing things perfectly

Together
Will power & Self
Discipline

Accomplished behaviour and reactions.

Remove dullness and boring in life
Develop consistent mind and perfection
Creates Happiness and satisfaction in life
Gain inner strength and abilities to conquer
issues.
Render Initiative & ability to make
appropriate decisions
Gain success in every walk of life.

Developing Will-Power and

Self Discipline

To ensure Strengthening abilities and attitudes

To ensure Politeness and Respect
To overcome Laziness, weakness, shyness &
procrastination
To resort to Physical exercise Get up, walk
and run
To avoid negative thoughts
To focus on Positive thinking and broad
outlook.
To generate large number of ideas and
view - points
To ensure individual concentration,
persistence and motivation.

Advantages of possessing
strong will-power and selfdiscipline

Get stronger powers of

concentration and credential
sustainability
Develop openness and independent
thinking
Attain peace of mind, power of
imagination and creativity.
Develop Self growth
Develop resistance and Self control
Improve regulatory habits and
behaviour

Will-Power
is Inner Strength

Strengthens power to achieve goals

Helps in overcoming laziness
Strengthens the power of self control
Control un-necessary and harmful impulses
Develop courage and bravery
Inclination to potential ambitions,
unique ideas and concepts.
Ability to find solutions to problems
Build a culture of creativity and innovation.

What is Success?

Success is the accomplishment of

aims or objectives.
Success is the reward for all your
hard work.
Success is the ocean formed by
every drop of your perspiration.

A successful person
should possess

Crucial Personality Traits

Personality Trait # 8
OPTIMISTIC
Forget problems. Talk about
the solutions.
Dont dwell in past failures
but
focus on future opportunities

Personality Trait # 7
PASSIONATE
Love what you do and do it for a
reason
Have passion for work and life.
Be anxious to work (dont dread
Monday)

Personality Trait # 6
FOCUSED
A little sacrifice now can pay
off big in future
Short term victories
contribute to long term
success
Be focused to not to be lured.

Personal Trait # 5
PERSISTENT
True success is achieved
through persistence by
moving ahead with your
aim then obstacles are your
stepping stones to success

Personality Trait # 4
FLEXIBLE
Follow plans and expect the
unexpected
Change in plan is to be
treated as your
opportunity

Personality Trait # 3
EDUCATED
Educate in the areas of
passion
Have thirst for learning
Need not be a Book smart

Personality Trait # 2
ALTRUISTIC
Avoid selfish pursuit
Be helping and giving
Expect helping hands if you
have stretched your hands
for others.

Personality Trait # 1
SELF-DISCIPLINE
Formulate your own rules and
implement
Check your honesty
Believe in yourself
Listen to your instinct
Check your trustworthiness

Do you possess
all of these personality
traits?
Some Questions Please,
before we proceed further.

Definition of Success

Peace of mind attained only through

self-satisfaction in knowing you made
the effort to become the best of which
you are capable. John Wooden

Pyramid of Success

Industriousness

Friendship

Be true to yourself. Be true to those you lead.

Cooperation

Strive to build a team filled with camaraderie and respect;

comrades-in-arms.

Loyalty

Success travels in the company of very hard work. There

is no trick, no easy way.

Have the utmost concern for what's right rather than who's
right.

Enthusiasm

Your energy and enjoyment, drive and dedication will

stimulate and greatly inspire others.

Building Blocks of Success

Self-Control
Control

of your organization begins with control

of yourself. Be disciplined.

Alertness
Constantly

be aware and observing. Always seek

to improve yourself and the team.

Initiative
Make

a decision! Failure to act is often the

biggest failure of all.

Intentness
Stay

the course. When thwarted try again;

harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly.

Condition
Ability

may get you to the top, but

character keeps you there- mental, moral,
and physical.

Skill
What

a leader learns after youve learned

it all counts most of all.

Team Spirit
The

star of the team is the team. We

super cedes me.

Poise
Be

yourself. Dont be thrown off by events

whether good or bad.

Confidence
The

strongest steel is well-founded selfbelief. It is earned, not given

Competitive Greatness
Perform

at your best when your best is

required. Your best is required each day.

Faith and Patience

These

two words and ideas sit right next to

a persons competitive greatness.

Please visit:

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POOLABATA
to read freely
5 publications in Telugu
and 2 publications in English
relating to Personality Development
Also, please search for Deshamunu Preminchumanna
for a small booklet in Telugu

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