Determination In Mao's Last Dancer

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Some people believe that talent and a positive attitude is all you need in order to achieve in your goals. But to persist in having a positive attitude, determination is needed, which many people lack. Determination is an important factor in the overall victory, or catastrophe of someone’s efforts. And even determination is a very important factor that can overcome any obstacle, unfortunately, it does not come easy to most people, including me. To really be determined, you must first have a clear goal in mind, be persistent, and be willing to do anything to achieve your goal. There are many examples of determination throughout the film: Mao’s Last Dancer.

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