Persistence: A Major Key To Success

Nearly everyone who develops an idea works it until it looks impossible and then gets discouraged. That's not the place to become discouraged.
Many entrepreneurs only see the obstacles at this juncture. They lose sight of their original vision.
Not realizing a breakthrough is on the horizon, they cave in to discouragement, opposition and obstacles. Persistence is the power that will charge through that invisible barrier.
A persistent mindset enables you to continue firmly down the path.
"Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless.... Reverses should be an incentive to great accomplishment. Results? Why, man, I have gotten lots of results! If I find 10,000 ways something won't work, I haven't failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is just one more step forward.... There are no rules here, we're just trying to accomplish something." ~Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison envisioned a safe, mild and inexpensive light bulb. Did he succeed on his first try? No it took 1200 experiments and an investment of $40,000 to see his vision come true
Can you imagine the world today if Edison quit at those moments of discouragement? I imagine it might be a little darker.
You'll have obstacles before you can have success. Even the dictionary puts the word obstacle before success.
Obstacles are there to strengthen you and offer progressive measurement of your growing strength. Discouragement sets in when you misunderstand the purpose of struggles and obstacles. Dwelling on struggles, can cause you to question your goals and the faith to believe in yourself. This leads to self doubt. When you allow self doubt to creep in you become susceptible to the fear of criticism. Criticism will stop you from pursuing your ideas and dreams.
Persistence is a conscious decision. You can train yourself to be a persistent person.
Napoleon Hill's Book,Think and Grow Rich, shares 8 steps to a persistence conscientious:
1. Definite goal - know exactly what you want.
2. Desire - strong passion for what you want
3. Self-reliance - the certainty you can carry out your plan
4. Definite plans - written organized plan.
5. Accurate knowledge - you use experience and observation to create a sound plan.
6. Cooperation - being with others who will help you develop persistence.
7. Will power - develop a habit of concentrating your thoughts on acquiring your goals.
8. Habit - persistence is a habit that can be consciously developed.
How to Develop Persistence
1. Have a definite purpose backed up with a strong desire to obtain it. Write it down.
2. Have a plan of action. How will you make it happen. What do you need to do.
3. Reject all negativity and discouraging influences. Watch what you say to yourself. Self-talk can be the most damaging.
4. Form or join a mastermind group of positive minded people who encourage and hold you accountable on completing your actions.
Winston Churchill gave a speech over 60 years ago on Oct. 29th. These words are still applicable today. "Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yielded to force; never yielded to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy."
Stay focused and belief strongly in yourself and your goals. Etch your goals in stone but your plans in sand. Make adjustments in your plans to obtain your goal when necessary.
Persistence must become a way of life if you want to succeed. By learning to overcome problems and barriers, you can become a tremendous person

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