I do not think there is any other quality so essential to the success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.
–John D. Rockefeller
Persistence is one factor that most successful people attribute to their success. It is the ability to achieve something or stay determined regardless of setbacks. It happens to be one of the most admirable characters an individual can possess.
Has it ever occurred to you that all of us have goals and plans towards achieving the set goal? Yet only a few stick to working on their goals until it is achieved.
The majority of the people stop before they even embark on the journey of their goals. They get scared of the amount of hard work required, uncertainty, and stepping out of their comfort zone. These are the people who let their doubts and fears hijack their path to success. And sometimes it is the lack of burning desire or simply motivation to chase what you want.
Most of the time, quitting does seem to be an easy option. It is relatively easy and takes absolutely nothing from you. But if you want to make something out of the life you have got, build riches and empire. It will be impossible without master persistence. Following are 5 ways to help you develop persistence:
Figure out what you want?
It is a simple saying, if you don’t know where you are headed towards you are most likely to reach somewhere else. Persistence will be of no use to you if you do not know what you really want. You have to take a peek in yourself and find out out that burning desire that you have. There are many ways you can do to figure out that thing in you. One way is to, write down the list of things you want to accomplish. Even the things that you think are impossible for you to achieve at the moment.
Know your “why”?
Motivation is something that keeps us in the journey to our success and fuels it with the will and determination to act. It is a product of the reason why we want to be where we want to be. It is nearly impossible to move past your first obstacle in the journey if you do not have an answer to this question. The mere answer to “the why” can you give you the energy to keep going.
For example, if you look forward to writing a book and get it published. Writing and getting a book published requires both time and patience. It is possible that if you lack a reason as to why you want to write a book or get it published, probably you will not be able to meet your goal. But if you are determined and motivated to help, maybe thousands or millions of people will read your book and the thoughts you are putting in. Only then you will be able to accomplish your goal.
Have a definite plan of action
Now that you have figured out your “why”, it is time to find the “how”. Outline your actions that are required for you to achieve your goals. When you know how to get where you want to reach, it gets much easier. Although it requires some amount of research and planning from your end. Try to be as detailed and specific as you can on each step.
Try and stay positive throughout
We all are aware that the road to success is not an easy one. There are thousand more ways to fail and only a couple ways by which you can succeed. And the truth be told, there will be times you will be defeated and fail. But it is weak who succumb to those failures and give up.
In order to fight negative thoughts and remain persistent, it is important you keep a positive mental attitude throughout. Learn to take failure as a stepping stone. Stay focused on taking action towards your goals.
Build your habits circumventing your goals
All your efforts will go down the drain if you are not disciplined and do not have good habits. it is rightly said that habits are the bridge between your goals and accomplishments. There will be a lot of difficulties and in the absence of the right discipline and habits. You will be bound to sail away. Therefore, having your habits built around your larger goals can help you stay on track even in difficult times.
