“It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome (William James).”
persistence
Think About It ~ Stay the Course
Even when we can’t see where we’ll end up, keep going, it’s going to work out if we don’t quit. Stay the course.
Today’s Inspiration ~ There’s Always A Way – Don’t Quit
“If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.”
~ Michael Jordan
Today’s Positive Thought ~ Learn the Tough Times’ Lessons
“Our determination is what creates the path—our determination to make use of adversity rather than escape it (Alex Lickerman).”
If we endure the tough times and don’t let them break us, we can discover the lessons they teach us. The lessons embedded in the tough times prepare us to meet the challenges in front of us. They prepare us to succeed in multiple areas of our lives.
A Better Life ~ Are You Ready for the Chase?
We all want to succeed. Yet, there is no guarantee of success. We do know that success doesn’t come knocking on the door, we have to chase it. The chase is fraught with all kinds of challenges. Those who persist and give it maximum effort, increase their chances they’ll get to dance with success.
Today’s Inspiration ~ Never Give Up
“Still round the corner there may wait, A new road or a secret gate.”
Today’s Inspiration ~ There’s Always a Solution – Keep Grinding
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For every obstacle there is a solution. Persistence is the key. The greatest mistake is giving up!”
~ Dwight D. Eisenhower
Lessons from a Turtle
Sometimes I have to move slowly, but I keep moving.
Sometimes I have to stick my head out and take a chance, I’ll take the chance
Thanks for the lessons, brother turtle. I owe you one.
Writer’s Wisdom ~ 10 Books Sucked, the 11th Didn’t
“I wrote a book. It sucked. I wrote nine more books. They sucked, too. Meanwhile, I read every single thing I could find on publishing and writing, went to conferences, joined professional organizations, hooked up with fellow writers in critique groups, and didn’t give up. Then I wrote one more book.” ~ Beth Revis
Writer’s Wisdom ~ Persistence
“You must keep sending work out; you must never let a manuscript do nothing but eat its head off in a drawer. You send that work out again and again, while you’re working on another one. If you have talent, you will receive some measure of success – but only if you persist.”
― Isaac Asimov
