Success Mindset Vocabulary

noun a person who has a strong resolve or decision to do something

verb past tense of determine, meaning to decide or settle something

adjective describes a person who has a strong resolve or decision to do something

• She was determined to finish her research project ahead of schedule.
• He's determined to beat his high score in the game.
• I'm so determined to ace this test, nothing can stop me!
• The seed was determined to grow into a strong oak tree despite the harsh conditions.

noun a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future

adjective expected or anticipated

adverb expectantly

• The company failed to meet the shareholders' expectation for quarterly earnings.
• I didn't expect the party to be so fun!
• I had high expectations for the new restaurant, but it was a total flop.
• Her expectation of finding true love was shattered after a series of failed relationships.

noun a modest or low view of one's own importance or abilities, often feigned for politeness or to gain approval

• It is important to distinguish between genuine humility and false modesty in social interactions.
• Stop with the false modesty, we all know you're great at what you do.
• Don't front with that false modesty, you know you're killing it.
• Her false modesty was like a thin veil covering her true talent and abilities.

noun a person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way

• The candidate's mettle was tested during the rigorous interview process.
• I didn't know if she had the mettle to handle the challenge, but she proved me wrong.
• He showed his mettle on the basketball court, dominating the game.
• Facing adversity, she displayed her mettle and came out stronger on the other side.

verb to continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of success

• Despite facing numerous challenges, she continued to persevere in her pursuit of a higher education.
• Hang in there and persevere through the tough times, it will get better.
• Keep pushing through, don't give up, just persevere.
• Like a seed pushing through the soil to reach the sunlight, we must persevere through obstacles to achieve our goals.

verb present participle of the verb 'persevere'

adjective showing continued effort and determination

• She demonstrated great perseverance in completing her research project despite facing numerous challenges.
• Even though it was tough, he kept persevering and eventually reached his goal.
• She was really hustling and persevering to make ends meet.
• Like a marathon runner, he kept persevering through the obstacles until he reached the finish line.

verb to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action despite difficulty or opposition

• Despite facing numerous obstacles, he continued to persist in his pursuit of a higher education.
• She just won't give up - she's persisting in asking for a raise.
• Even though it's tough, I'm gonna persist and get through this difficult time.
• The idea of love can persist through even the darkest of times.

• The scientist's persistence in conducting numerous experiments eventually led to a groundbreaking discovery.
• Her persistence in asking for a raise paid off when she finally got a salary increase.
• I admire his persistence in chasing after his dream job, he's really going for it.
• The tree's roots showed incredible persistence as they continued to grow through the toughest of conditions.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

article a word that specifies and limits a noun

• It is important to seize the day and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.
• Hey, let's seize the day and go on a spontaneous road trip!
• Come on, dude, let's seize the day and live life to the fullest!
• In order to achieve your dreams, you must seize the day and take control of your future.

verb To continue doing something, especially when it is difficult or tedious

preposition To adhere or remain attached to something

• It is important to stick at your studies in order to achieve good grades.
• I know studying can be tough, but you just have to stick at it.
• Don't give up on your goals, just stick at it and you'll get there.
• Sometimes life throws challenges at us, but we must stick at it and keep moving forward.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• In order to achieve success, one must be willing to take chances and step out of their comfort zone.
• Hey, sometimes you just gotta take chances and see what happens!
• Dude, you gotta be willing to take some risks and just go for it.
• Life is like a game of cards, you have to be willing to take chances and play your hand.

noun an extreme fear of failure

• Kakorrhaphiophobia is a term used to describe the fear of failure.
• I heard that Sarah has kakorrhaphiophobia and is always worried about not succeeding.
• Some people just can't handle the pressure and end up developing kakorrhaphiophobia.
• For some, kakorrhaphiophobia can feel like a dark cloud looming over their every move.

verb to have grand or ambitious ideas or plans

adjective having grand or ambitious ideas or plans

• In order to achieve great success, it is important to think big and set ambitious goals.
• Hey, don't limit yourself! Think big and aim high!
• Dude, you gotta dream big and think outside the box.
• When it comes to your dreams, always think big and never settle for less.