“A Massive New Study of 11,258 High Achievers Says This Single Trait Separates Very Successful People From Those Who Only Dream.” (inc.com) What is this trait that brings success to the table? That word is perseverance, he said. Perseverance is the relentless behavior of never giving up and pushing through any obstacle that is put in your way. The vast majority of successful people preserve and overcome obstacles to achieve their wealth and status. Some inherit family businesses, while others build a business from the ground up. A common trait shared by these individuals is perseverance. Perseverance is essential for the success of many successful people because it builds the determination that is needed to succeed. Take Oprah Winfrey for example,
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It didn’t matter to me because I wanted to learn. I may have been at my low when I got there, but I sure did cherish the high. Success doesn’t come easily, however you can do anything you put your mind to if you just convince yourself that the odds are in your favor. Even when the odds were stacked against me, I persisted. Much like Odysseus in the Odyssey. Odysseus has shown perseverance throughout the entire Odyssey. He was away from his wife and kids for 20 years. Odysseus fought a Cyclops and lost 6 men in the process. Homer 9. 102-110 translated by Fagles) Despite the challenges that were thrown at him, Odysseus was able to make it home and see his wife for the first time in two decades. The Odyssey is a testament that still applies to the modern era. Life is a long journey, there are ups and downs. However, with hard work and determination, you will always be able to reach your goals. Goals were never meant to be easy. Goals are a measurement to show the lengths a person will go to complete them. We are reminded that persistence is an attitude that helps us go forward in the face of difficulty when we consider the experiences of people like Odysseus and Oprah
It didn’t matter to me because I wanted to learn. I may have been at my low when I got there, but I sure did cherish the high. Success doesn’t come easily, however you can do anything you put your mind to if you just convince yourself that the odds are in your favor. Even when the odds were stacked against me, I persisted. Much like Odysseus in the Odyssey. Odysseus has shown perseverance throughout the entire Odyssey. He was away from his wife and kids for 20 years. Odysseus fought a Cyclops and lost 6 men in the process. Homer 9. 102-110 translated by Fagles) Despite the challenges that were thrown at him, Odysseus was able to make it home and see his wife for the first time in two decades. The Odyssey is a testament that still applies to the modern era. Life is a long journey, there are ups and downs. However, with hard work and determination, you will always be able to reach your goals. Goals were never meant to be easy. Goals are a measurement to show the lengths a person will go to complete them. We are reminded that persistence is an attitude that helps us go forward in the face of difficulty when we consider the experiences of people like Odysseus and Oprah