Something I have always wanted to find out is what is the greatest human strength mankind has to offer. This is an idea I have pondered for a very long time. I have always wanted to find the strength that I could utilize to my advantage and make me into a more successful person.
It wasn't until my English class freshman year that I had found out which one it is. Usually, I fear and dislike assigned books for English classes because they usually are not great and I get nothing out of it. After reading an assigned book "Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength" in my English class I have realized that the greatest human strength is willpower. Willpower is defined as the ability to control oneself. I completely agree with this. In the book, it presents how to use your willpower to your advantage. If you are able to focus on a topic and allow yourself to reach your full potential, then you will achieve success.
A personal example of finding willpower was back in high school years. In my junior year soccer season for my school team, we had recently lost 17 seniors on the team and we only had three players returning coming off a title contending team. The two other players returning and myself were promoted at captains. That year our soccer team had struggled mightily losing and tying games we should have one. It was especially hard recruiting players and helping the coach find positions for them that would help the team out the most. We had a great team but we weren't that successful. We got knocked out of the playoffs really early. It was demoralizing at first. That following summer after finishing junior year, we wanted to finish our high school careers off with a banner. That summer we convinced our team that we can have a bounce back year and win the title.
I truly feel fortunate to have a team that was willing to have and use their willpower to make this goal come true. We came into the season as an underdog. We used that as motivation. That gave us an edge and made us even more determined to win the banner. We completely proved the league that we were a top tier team being undefeated and winning the title for our high school. It was the first time my high school had one soccer championship in 25 plus years. It was one of the best memories of my senior season and something that I will never forget.
I definitely recommend getting the book "Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength" by John Tierney.
