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Fastrthnwind wrote: Rafip wrote: Free will - ability to make independant choices without taking any action. It is based on one's knowledge and their attempt to predict results of those choices. Determination - ability to overcome obstacles and setbacks without wondering about consequences. Perseverance is very similar. Free will allows to choose the path, while determination allows to follow it. The first is about choosing, while the second is about acting.

What you said mirrors my definition in its own way. Still though, perseverence is simply a persons ability to overcome an obstacle with no actual purpose for it vs. determination which is about doing so to reach a desired outcome

Think about it like this:

Perseverence:

I'm going to survive this battle for as long as I can.

Determination:

In order to make it back to my family, I will survive this battle.

Note the quotes which is the focus of the sentence for each word. Perseverence is all about just trying to make it through. Determination is the strong willpower fueling your actions.