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Persistence is a great quality to have as far as I’m
concerned. I wouldn’t feel like I’ve accomplished what I have so far in my life
had I not had my persevering spirit. For me it seemed like being persistent was
easier when I was a young adult. Yes, I had a lot of pride and emotion to work
through when I faced rejection but, at that time, my energy and motivation to
move forward was greater than anything else so I did what I had to do.
Today, I’m a bit slower and this pace allows me to really
absorb what is going on, I care more about quality than quantity. I am more on
a path of enlightenment and this overrides my need to get to the destination as
quickly as possible. Because of this when I get turned down for something, I
sometimes wonder is this a sign from above? I then have to figure out if this
is a sign and if I need to revamp my plan or is it just a stumbling block I
must overcome in order to persevere. My intuition is key to solving this
dilemma.
Something I love about my article is the words, “in spite
of” that are part of the Google definition for persistence. I know that, as I
grow older, I can appreciate the power of saying, “In spite of it all I have…”
(you fill in the blank).
For me, I try not to let my pride get in my way. I loved my
dad whole-heartily but I never understood how sometimes his pride seemed to get
in his way; it hurt him at times when he could have gotten needed help.
If we stay sincere in our efforts and we’re persistent and
passionate, I think we’ve got the making of great success. What are your
thoughts?
