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The Key To
Perseverance
Steve Gillman
The Definition Of
Perseverance
From a dictionary: "Persisting in or remaining constant to a purpose,
idea or task in spite of obstacles." Notice it doesn't start, "Wisely
persisting..." Perseverance can clearly be both a good thing and a bad
thing. Remember that when you find yourself wanting to quit something.
Quitting might be the wisest choice.
Of course, the problem with the idea that you should quit when something
isn't worth the effort, is that it's often used as a rationalization. It
comes to mind when the effort is difficult, but really is worthwhile.
It's confusing at times, so how do you wisely persevere? There are three
important aspects to consider.
Keys To Wise Perseverance
1. Self awareness: Notice when you look for excuses, rather than truth.
Are you letting fear or laziness cause you to quit or procrastinate? If
honestly watching yourself is difficult, explain your reasoning to a
friend. Close friends may be more likely than you to know when you're
rationalizing. (Think about it from the other direction and you'll see
this can be true.)
2. Costs and benefits: To wisely persevere, you need to see the costs
and benefits of what you are doing. If moving to Hollywood to become a
star is going to cost you your business or family life, you have to see
that clearly before you decide. An honest and good decision requires
honest and good information.
3. Motivation: Once you've made a decision, and you're sure you made it
for the right reasons, you have to motivate yourself. In fact,
perseverance requires that you regularly re-motivate yourself. Write
goals down, do daily affirmations, and whatever else you have to do.
Habit is the most powerful secret of success. Practice watching yourself
to make self-awareness a habit. Practice analyzing costs and benefits
objectively, and practice motivating yourself. By the way, there are
many good motivation techniques, so if what you're doing doesn't work -
go read up on them and try something else. That's perseverance.
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habits of mind, creative problem solving, generating luck and anything
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