What we often attribute to luck is not luck at all; it’s the result of passion, persistence and perseverance of work done years earlier. Here are a couple of personal examples to illustrate this point. Examples Years ago I was … Continued
A successful business owner, despite little formal education, claimed to have a PhD. When asked for clarification, she said that she had (P)erseverance, (H)ard work and (D)etermination. What a glorious way to describe the key elements of success. Let’s explore … Continued
Acceptance has two forms: perseverance and resignation. The distinction has a powerful impact on your ability to live life fully. Perseverant acceptance There is a form of acceptance in which we acknowledge what exists while continuing pursuit of what we … Continued
When we say someone perseveres or is resilient, are we describing their character? The language we use indicates that these are character traits, but is that true? Better question Let’s look at this question in a different light. Take a … Continued