Tough times come; tough times go. Fortunate times come and go as well, but the determining factor that separates the haves from the have-nots is perseverance.
Yes, perseverance is that staying power that enables us to remain focused on results and not find ourselves “giving up” intended goals. It is that energy that only comes from the commitment of mind and body. It is, in the words of Robert Half, “what makes the impossible possible, the possible likely, and the likely definite.
So powerful, so moving, and yet so easily lost, perseverance is not an entitlement but a reward earned from well-focused hard work. The secret ingredient: faith.
An old New York Mets poster once noted, “You gotta believe.” You gotta believe to have perseverance work and work effectively. Faith in you, your work, your goals, and your future. It is a must.
How about you? Do you believe? Is your faith strong? Do you have the perseverance to build your dreams into realities? You decide. You gotta believe!
Here are some questions for reflection:
- What’s the value of perseverance in your professional or personal endeavors?
- What role has perseverance played in your success?
- What’s the most valuable life lesson you’ve gained from perseverance?
- In order to persevere, what is demanded of you?
- How can you help others become more effective at persevering?
