Of course, when searching for work, determination also helps.
We have experienced difficult times before and we know what will get us results – hard work, determination and perseverance.
"I've come to believe that hard work, determination and resiliency are encoded in our DNA," she said of women.
Now, after five years of hard work, determination and a few tears along the way, the business has flourished.
In the middle ranks, hard work, determination and encouragement seem to be as important as raw talent.
Coughlin hails from a generation raised to believe that any daunting challenge can be overcome with hard work, determination and planning.
As for his ascent from the depths of a world ranking of No252 to the cusp of world No1, he cited hard work, determination, taking responsibility for his own golf swing and listening to just one person: "Me".
He added: "Through hard work, determination, unwavering self-belief and an outstanding support system, Lizzy has earned a titles very few athletes can claim – she is the Olympic champion".
And through hard work, determination and a little help from the Daphne Jackson Trust, Kafala is now back in research.
Overcoming such obstacles required much hard work, determination, and encouragement by his father, who "always told me to do what I love," Mena says.
