Persistence Pays Off

Persistence is to success as excuses are to failure. Never, never give up - there is always a way.

If you want more, you WILL find a way, because there always IS a way. With persistence and consistent action you will make it happen. If you don't believe me, keep reading.

Did you know that Thomas Edison had over 10,000 failed attempts to create the light bulb before he was successful? His persistence was as valuable as his invention. 10,000 failed attempts and look what he created! Even if you're not out to change the world, what could you create with an unresolved persistence?

Allyson Felix made it to the Olympics in just over one year. With an intense training schedule of five to six hours per day, her persistence paid off. By the end of her training season in 2003, she had broken many records, including one set by Olympic Gold Medalist, Marion Jones. At the 2004 Olympics, she won the Silver Medal by running a 22.18 in the 200-meter race. Amazingly, she did all of this while being a high-school senior and a freshman college student.

Persistence always pays off - and sometimes big time! It's a known fact that more business deals are inked when one of the parties is persistent. Now, being persistent is not the same as being pushy; rather, it is voicing your ideal fit and expertise to someone that may not be aware of the benefits they will receive working with you. They will appreciate your persistence and the benefits - but you have to make them known.

Achieving your goals requires you to take consistent action, be persistent, and maintain a resolve to simply not give up. Below are 5 steps you can take today, to get you closer to achieving your goals.

Persistence takes action. Take at least 3 actions every day that support goal achievement. Consistent action and persistence pays off.

If you believe in what you're doing, just keep showing up. You never know when your break-through opportunity will appear, so bring your best to every situation.

Don't get emotional about the obstacles in front of you. Remember, there is always a way, and your success is inevitable.

Don't take rejections personally; they are nothing more than the natural process of weeding out the sub-prime opportunities.

It's easier to be persistent when you can see how far you've come. Track your progress and achievements so you can see how much closer you're getting with every step forward.

The road to success isn't always easy - but it isn't always hard. There may be times when you have to talk yourself through periods of self-doubt, and there will definitely be times when you defy the odds. Never, never give up because there is always a way to achieve your goals and experience the life you truly desire.