(I've been thinking - so much could be achieved with the right attitude, persistence, faith and believing being guided by higher power.) I have read the post and fully understand your perspective; let me frame it from my own point of view : I consider myself a persevering, hardworking person, and I have faith in God without being a fanatic. I set goals for myself, and discipline,combined with those traits, works wonders. The satisfaction of achieving them fuels my motivation, which leads me to set even more ambitious goals and helps me progress.