We know that persistence is important when working toward a goal. But too often we get bogged down on our way to reaching it.
Push on toward success with this GenuLines look at persistence.
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Embody Persistence And Watch Your Life Change
Practice makes perfect. We’ve heard that mantra since we were kids.
But more to the point, this phrase embodies persistence. That’s the key to mastering most anything.
You can practice something once every two months and not get very good at it. But persistence will usually deliver results.
There are so many distractions. From video games to the internet, to television.
It can be a difficult proposition to keep focused on persistence. Putting aside the distractions frees you to become better at something you want.
It’s important to balance being persistent with not being too pushy. It’s one thing to want something and do whatever it takes to get it.
But that could encroach on others’ personal space or even their rights. You may have to take a different approach or back off and find another way.
This doesn’t mean backing away from something you desire. Persistence is the key to getting it.
If it’s within your rights to have it then you should go for it. Maybe you’ve been trying to get a promotion at work.
Your persistence may be the aspect that makes you stand out above the others.
You might remember the 1970’s television series, Columbo. On that show, Peter Falk played a detective who tended to be persistent with his inquiries.
This paid off for him since he was always able to catch the perpetrator. Of course, this is a fictional story, but the concept carries over into real life.
Many people believe that if you want something enough, you’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen. Usually, this is a result of persistence.
There’s some truth to this. But sometimes your limitations keep you from doing what’s necessary.
Try to determine what’s blocking you.
Say you failed at something, only to try it again later, It doesn’t mean that your efforts were lacking.
You just weren’t ready for it during the first attempts.
People can also persist in bad habits or unwanted behaviors. In this case, it’s best not to embody persistence and try to deemphasize the negative behavior or traits.
One great way to do this is to replace these negative aspects with positive ones. The effort is the same.
But the results will be a whole lot better.
JohnK 12-28-2020
Overheard: “Paralyze resistance with persistence” ~Woody Hayes
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