Once I put my mind to doing something I find that I am totally committed to do it. I have learned that if I am not totally committed, not only does it make whatever I am doing very annoying, it often does not turn out well in the end. A person who possesses initiative and optimism is always ready to seize opportunities that present themselves. These people pursue goals beyond what is expected or them and are always utilizing unusual and enterprising effort to accomplish things (Goleman, 2000). People who possess initiative have the drive to want to make things happen. These people almost always have optimism at the same time which allows them to believe that they can make whatever they want to happen. I find myself always wanting to get things done but not always having the optimism to follow through.

According to Cherry (2011) there are three major components to motivation. These include activation, persistence and intensity. Activation involves the choice to start a behavior, such as deciding...

Persistence is the sustained effort toward a goal even though obstacles may get in the way. Finally, intensity can be seen in the attentiveness and vigor that goes into pursuing a goal. People who have these qualities are usually very successful people. They know what they want, they have a plan to get what they want and they go after it. These people posses a great deal of emotional intelligence due to the fact that they are always in control. They do not let obstacles get in their way. If they run up against something that sets them back they make sure that it is only temporary. They figure out a way to hurdle the obstacle so that they can continue their path towards their goal. They let nothing get in their way of success.
References

Cherry, K. (2011). What is motivation? Retrieved from http://psychology.about.com/od/mindex/g/motivation-definition.htm

Goleman, D. (2000). Working with emotional intelligence. New York: Bantam.