I will try my best

I have tried but I could not succeed

I try to study hard and get good marks

I tried to get this job – but could not get that

The list (not limited) is very common words we use every day.

I was just thinking what we mean by trying. What is the point we are conveying?

Assume this. There is a PEN in your desk, and if I tell you to try to take that PEN, can you do it?

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If you have picked up the PEN in your hand – I am not impressed, because I just wanted you to try and not pick the PEN.

If you are moving your hands very close to the PEN – I am not impressed though, because I just wanted you to try and not move your hands.

If you are sitting and watching the PEN – I am not impressed, because I just wanted you to try and not sit idle.

All I wish to convey, is there is nothing called TRYING – either you do it or you don’t. It is in your MIND.

If you say – I try to get the job, it is up to you to decide in your mind whether you get the job or you don’t get the job, there is no other option.

Having said that, why don’t we think positive about the outcome and tell -

I shall do it

I shall get the job

I shall earn money

Etc

And just achieve it (as simple as it. Isn’t it?)

Again your comments are welcome