The power of persistence

Persistence is key to success. Being persistent influences the direction of our lives and keeps us in alignment with our values.

In their book?Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification, Dr Christopher Peterson and Dr Martin E. P. Seligman define persistence as the “voluntary continuation of a goal-directed action in spite of obstacles, difficulties, or discouragement.”

Where there is persistence, discipline, courage and resilience exist — as well as extraordinary and frequent rewards.

Persistence may not result in the desired outcome each and every time; it’s like a muscle, and the more it’s used, the stronger it gets. Persistence is what’s required to stay on the path. To keep our persistence strong, we need to

·??????know our Why — the Why we are persisting

·??????create value-based directions rather than goals

·??????know our way forward

·??????not let the things that don’t matter to get in the way

·??????allow some discomfort — that’s part of the journey

·??????not be paralysed by fear of failure or success.

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There are millions of small steps on life’s journey. Some of these steps don’t go according to plan, but they are all part of said plan. Sometimes the journey changes unexpectedly, but the destination can remain the same — if we persist.

Those who persist experience the same challenges as those who quit – they just don’t give up! Like a muscle with its memory stored in our brain, persistence too has memory. The memory is of the rewards that lie on the other side — the fulfilment achieved as a result of sticking with it time and time again.

Your mind knows that persistence is where reward comes often in a world where many often give up!

P.S. What would Joy do?

Be purposeful: Persist!

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P.P.S. And get?in touch?—?I’d love to have a?conversation about how I can help you put all this into action so you have an incredibly?rewarding life!?

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