Perseverance Is The Opposite Of Get Rich Quick Schemes

The title says it all. Perseverance is the opposite of the “get rich quick schemes”. Perseverance is the very basic, fundamental block of any serious entrepreneur. It is not as sexy as fast scams and get rich quick schemes, however it is infinitely more feasible.

If you want a get rich quick scheme, play the lottery. Those fast, easy money scams are all over the internet. A savvy entrepreneur would intentionally look for the company that advertises itself as education based, training intensive, and value driven. In order to “get rich quick” you have to become rich as a person. Your bank account is going to directly reflect your value to society and to other people. Nobody can become valuable over night. However, depending upon your definition of quick, “get rich quick schemes” can be value driven.

The point of this article is to speak to the fundamental building block of all success. This word is so ingrained in my head that it is part of me: perseverance. So many quotes exist about this topic. It’s the buzz word among buzz words of the industry. A favorite quote of mine about perseverance is as follows, “"Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.”

All successful people have to persevere. All success comes as a result of someone spitting in the face of defeat and defying the worlds demands to give in. All of that is possible because of that simple word.

That’s great and all, but how does it apply to me? Good question.

Here’s the deal: I am telling you right now that if you want to be an entrepreneur, it’s going to be tough. We have ruled out the get rich quick schemes and the fast, easy money scams. All that is left is a will to succeed through thick and thin. Failures will come and plans will change in your business, but the audacity to say “I will persevere” is something that can remain until you give in. Never give in. This wasn’t meant to be a mindset article, but it has to be. Perseverance is possibly the single most important element of business.

I am going to be so bold as to say one can learn anything they put their mind to. You can acquire any skill, fine-tune any personality flaws, and create anything you need to – or borrow it from others. Anything a person needs to succeed can be obtained – except perseverance. Nobody can make you want something and nobody can make you do what is required to get it. That, is all up to you. Control that aspect of your life, and anything you want can be yours as easily as saying “I want that.”

Another of my favorite quotes is this: “Perseverance is not a long race: it is many short races, one after another.” Look at life in this way, and persevering is a lot easier. You don’t have to run a 100 mile race to lose 20 lbs – if you run 1 mile every day for 100 days, the results will be tremendous. If something is difficult, break it down into less intimidating tasks, and do them religiously until you reach your entire goal. That is the essence of perseverance – one of the truly great lessons.