When people fail in their first initiative and rework the plan,
they have this. New business, new year, and no money with no
income in sight; if you reevaluate your efforts, you have this.
If you are in doubt and everyone around you tells you to give
up but you do not listen, you have this.
Have you figured out what this is? This is Perseverance. The
quote below sums it up:
Most of the important things in the world have been
accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there
seemed to be no hope at all.
Dale Carnegie
Without perseverance there would be no success. I have known
many people who try to achieve goals and fail in their first
attempt but keep on trying until they succeed. A good friend
of mine is a perfect example. He started a new business and
was determined to create a new form of ice cream. He opened a
storefront and did not generate enough business to keep it
open. Today, everal years later, he is a multi-millionaire
with other businesses branching out from his first business
success. He has perseverance!
Here are some examples of perseverance:
Daily evaluation of initiatives. are they successful? If not
change the pattern for better success.
Avoiding negative people. When trying to initiate a new
process, people can give you feedback that encourages
self-doubt. If you have done your research, move forward and
avoid negativity.
Frequent reading and learning to enhance skill set. Read
books, attend seminars, add to your skills; I believe the
better I become at coaching and advising, the more people will
recognize the benefit of utilizing my skills. This applies to
anyone. Keep learning and growing in the process.
There are many examples of perseverance in our life. I am sure
you either know someone who is persistent in spite of the
pitfalls, or has failed in their first attempt and kept on
until they succeeded. If you plan on being successful, learn
from your mistakes and do not give up! Perseverance is 80% of
what is needed to succeed. Knowledge is the other 20% to apply
in your initiatives. When we fail in one attempt we are that
much closer to succeeding as long as we do not give up!
Carole DeJarnatt - Is the President of Alliance
Advisors, Inc., a business advisory and coaching service for
development and implementation of strategies to grow and
enhance businesses for greater success in their future. For
more information, visit the company website at: http://www.AllianceAdvisorsInc.com
