Your desire to succeed may make you more aggressive with your projects today. While having determination to do well is an extremely important part of being successful, perhaps you might want to temper your resolve with a greater sense of awareness and foresight. Becoming more aware of the reasons behind your ambition could help you see what it is you are ultimately after and might not only motivate you to do better, but could also bring you to a deeper understanding of yourself and your life's work. Perhaps you can ask yourself the simple question, "Where will this get me?" Just reflecting on this today can make it easier to see the value in the things you work so hard for and to assess what you really should be working toward.

Our purpose in life is fueled not only by motivation but also by a deeper sense of purpose. When we spend time working toward a goal, it is easy to lose sight of where we are really headed; we might become blinded by our ambition. Taking a step back and examining the real reason for our goals, however, allows us to consider what is really important. Once we do this, we might actually change direction and put our energy into something that has much more lasting and intrinsic value. By reflecting on what really matters to you today, your motivation to succeed will have a greater and more profound meaning for you.