“Moderation and Consistency over time produce significant results.” - educator
My Dad gave me this article to read called Success Through Perseverance. The next two paragraphs were taken right out of it, because there is much truth to it and I wanted to share it with all who sometime just want it to fall into our laps.
To Persevere means to ‘hold firmly and steadily to some purpose, state, or undertaking despite obstacles or setbacks.’ It implies continuing resolutely in the face of adversity, being tenacious, not giving up.
Perseverance has become a rare commodity in modern times. Many people believe that success has more to do with being in the right place at the right time than it does with perseverance. Who can blame them? The news media is saturated with advertising slogans that subliminally drive home the message that almost anything you want can be had with a minimum of effort and just a little more money. Newspapers churn out a steady stream of stories about overnight successes and whiz-kid entrepreneurs making millions right tout of school.
Laments columnist Leonard Pitts: ” In a society obsessed with perception, it looks too easy… Looks like something anyone could do if he just understood the trick, had the ability, or intercepted the bolt of lighting from God.”
There is a fine mental balance, I believe, that needs to happen. I have many times lost focus of that. Sidetracked by the mundane routine of work or thoughts, forgetting the big picture. We all have setbacks, or times that we all of a sudden catch ourselves saying, ‘this is not where I want to be.’ The article quotes a mental-health expert who’s says, “One of the things I’ve noticed about successful people is that they have a clear understanding of the relationship between cause and effect in their lives.” Here are tips of how to reach our goals.
- Have a clear understanding of all necessary steps we need to take to achieve what we want
- If you encounter setbacks, view them in a positive light and see them as a learning experience
- Consistent action
A great book to read along the lines of hard word to seperate us from others is:
Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin.
