Almost by definition, people who succeed don't give up. Yet people who succeed are exposed to exactly the same difficulties, challenges, obstacles as those who fail. If they do not give in to these, where others do, it is because they have a greater measure of persistence.
Strength, skills, and suppleness are well and good. But the path to success is a long-term project, and for that you need stamina - stamina and dogged determination. You need persistence.
Persistence is to the mind what stamina is to the body. It is the ability to continue in a course of action in the face of difficulties and opposition. Vision, belief, action, and passion all unite with this mental resilience into a whole of such energy you may be forgiven for believing that anything is possible.
That which we persist in doing becomes easier - not that the nature of the task has changed, but our ability to do has increased. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before. ~ Heredotus
What qualities do you see are important for you to become more persistent?
Have you ever persisted in the face of failure? Make a list of these times.
What would happen if you do not persist at achieving your goal?
Apply your answers to all areas of your life.
Persistence is a choice. At every given moment, we can either give in to the challenges or figure out a way to overcome them.
I encourage you to embrace the quality and character of persistence and help others do the same.
Until next time, persist until you are victorious.
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