Just because you can’t see something doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist or is ineffective. You are surrounded by invisible, yet potent natural forces. Gravity, temperature, wind, and electricity are some examples. Although invisible, the evidence of their power is indisputable.
When properly harnessed, these forces produce awesome results. Hydroelectric dams utilize gravity to produce electricity. Boiling water powers steam engines. Wind propels ships. And electricity drives virtually every aspect of technology.
There are also amazingly powerful invisible forces within you which produce incredible results when properly tapped. Willpower, determination, drive, discipline, persistence, attitude, and positive thoughts are all examples of your internal natural resources.
Willpower provides the mental energy needed to move forward. It’s a commitment to accomplish your objective. Rather than trying to get something done, make a commitment to yourself that you will be successful.
Willpower gives you determination to do whatever is necessary to reach your destination. Determination is needed to solve problems and overcome obstacles. Determination prevents you from giving up. Since you only fail when you give up, determination averts failure.
Discipline enables you to make progress even when you don’t feel like it. Discipline powers you to keep at your task, one step at a time, regardless of how far you have to go. Discipline is the fuel that prevents you from quitting even when your progress is slower than expected.
Persistence is the relentless force which keeps you getting up each time you stumble or fall, no matter how many times you falter. Persistence transforms setbacks into comebacks. Persistence is unstoppable.
The people and circumstances you attract in life are determined by your attitude. A positive, can-do attitude attracts what you want and need. Your attitude is a powerful force which impacts every aspect of your life. Attitude is what differentiates the successful from those who give up.
Your thoughts emanate from your attitude. Positive thoughts generate a positive dialogue you use when speaking to yourself. Your self-talk programs your mind to either succeed or fail. Your mind works constantly to bring your thoughts to reality. Tell your mind what you can and will do and it looks for ways to succeed. Conversely, a mind fed with excuses for failure actually seeks to sabotage success.
Invisible forces must be harnessed in order to have a positive impact. A waterfall generates nothing until a dam is put into place. A sailboat without sails drifts aimlessly. Raw electricity in the form of lightning will not power anything. Uncontained steam produced by a boiling pot of water disperses ineffectually into the air.
Similarly, your internal forces accomplish nothing unless consciously channeled by you. Possessing an unused asset is no different than not having it at all. A person who says, “I have willpower but I never use it,” is in the same position as the person who doesn’t have any willpower at all.
This principle also applies to determination, drive, discipline, persistence, attitude, and positive thoughts; if you don’t use them, they provide no benefit. For something invisible to be effective, its energy must be applied to accomplish something specific.
Your internal forces exist regardless of whether or not you believe in them. There are many people who dismiss the power they hold as nonsense. They claim to have tried all that “positive motivational stuff” but it just doesn’t work.
Pay no attention to these detractors. There are countless examples of the outstanding results achieved when people tap into and use their internal forces. You can and will experience wonderful outcomes when you utilize your invisible but effective forces.
Bryan is the author of “Dare to Live Without Limits.” Contact Bryan at [email protected] or visit www.DareToLiveWithoutLimits.com Copyright 2026 Bryan Golden. Used with permission.
