"Nothing can withstand the power of the human will if it is willing to stake its very existence to the extent of its purpose." - Benjamin Disraeli

The human will is an unseen force. It is the internal drive within a person that makes her exert in spite of the odds against her. What may look inconceivable becomes possible to one who has this quiet determination and stubbornness to succeed.

We applaud and salute people who illustrate this strength and make them our heroes. Some of us get inspired and make a decision to test our own. But they are many more who stand at the sidelines, watch and wonder when their big breaks will come.

The people who don't have this forceful characteristic blame their circumstances and fate. They may try but give up too easily. They allow outside influences and people's opinions to block their personal growth.

Here are some suggestions to exercise the power of human will.

• Define your true purpose.

Name your desire or goal and make a firm decision to acquire it. You need to feel certain of what you want. You must want it so much that you feel that you own it.

• See the end result in your mind's eye.

Visualize the outcome, the way you want it to happen, over and over again. Put in your full concentration and focus your mind on that one thing and never stray from it.

• Condition your mind.

Condition your mind to see the positive and the possibilities. Feed it each day with powerful thoughts. Pause in between your waking hours as many times as possible to keep track of what you are thinking and feeling. You have to become aware in order to provide new positive inputs.

• Gain mental strength.

Your mental strength is important because it will help you acquire and maintain your physical and emotional energy. You need to be tough mentally to face fears, self-doubt, and lack of confidence.

If you need help to conquer fear, Lisa Jimenez outlines seven truths about it and shows you an action plan to recondition your beliefs.

Read a lot, hang around with people who inspire, listen to motivational programs, and affirm positive talks. Avoid everything or anyone who would ridicule or undermine your desire.

• Believe.

Trust yourself and believe in the universal laws of life. What you sow you will reap. What you think you become and you will attract more of it.

• Take action each day.

When you do what you have to do each day even when you don't feel like it initially, it becomes a habit. You will develop the disciplines. Continuous actions produce results.

If you don't feel like doing the things that you should do, go back to the top.

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