We’ve all been there before – working hard toward a goal when suddenly it feels like everything is going wrong. You run into obstacle after obstacle; challenges pop up left and right, and progress slows to a crawl. In times like these, it’s easy to get discouraged and consider giving up altogether.

But that’s precisely when your determination matters most. Pushing forward during difficult times separates those who achieve their ambitions from those who do not. With the right mindset and daily practices, you can stay laser-focused on your goals even when the path ahead looks almost impossible.