Persistence

[tconnor]

Motivation Tip #17
Persistence

Persistence is the only way to guarantee your success over the long haul. Never give up. Never! The only way to know if your dreams will become reality is your willingness to stick with them regardless of setbacks, adversity, broken dreams and negative feedback from the people in your life.

There have been more than a few times in my life when I just wanted to QUIT. It didn’t seem that after so many years pursuing a dream that it should take this long. I can remember like it was yesterday when I was sitting in my apartment thinking, “Maybe I should throw in the towel and get a regular job.” (Not that there is anything wrong with a regular job, don’t get me wrong.) But, I didn’t. It was life's way of testing my resolve, commitment and passion for what
you want.

It doesn’t mean that you will ever get it. Life is not about getting things or achieving things but the willingness to continue the pursuit. You will never get everything you want in life. It’s not that kind of world. But this doesn’t mean you shouldn't go after them.

Everyone will die with some unfinished business. Someplace to visit, something to do, something to learn and something to become.

The growth, satisfaction and joy come in the pursuit. If you believe otherwise, just think of how many goals you have achieved and how they left you with only a momentary sense of satisfaction. Often there is a downright letdown.

The value of life is in the journey toward; not the arrival at. So never give up. Continue the journey no matter what your present rate of progress or the elusiveness of the outcome. Stick with it and you may be surprised at the destination and its meaning for you.

[rejoice]

A winner never quits
and a quiter never wins!