“It took me fifteen years to discover that I had o talent for writing, but I couldn’t give it up because by then I was too famous.”-Robert Benchley
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Focus on your goal
It is important to constantly remind yourself of your goals and your plan in achieving them. Perseverance is about reminding yourself of what you really want in life. Sir Isaac Newton was asked how he discovered the law of gravity and he replied, “By thinking about it all the time.”
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Accept failures as learning experiences
Mistakes and failures are inevitable and even essential at times. Failures are indicators of experimentation and taking risks. These are necessary in order to become successful.
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Be patient
Achieving your dream takes time. Author Earl Graves once said, “Don’t let me ever hear you use the word ‘impossible.’ If I’ve learned anything over the course of my career, there’s no such thing as impossible. Overnight, the impossible may not be possible. But over time, the impossible certainly becomes possible.”
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Never quit
Perseverance is of course never quitting, despite how challenging and seemingly impossible something may seem. The reward for perseverance is immeasurable. It is a fulfilled life with satisfaction, confidence, wisdom, and many more.
