Persistence Is the Super Achievers Key To Success

Dale Carneige

“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.”

What Does Persistence Mean?

As Super Achievers set out to accomplish the goals they have set for themselves, it’s important to note that there will be obstalcles that get in the way.

Challenges will present themselves in ways that threaten to knock them off their path.

Developing the habit of persistence can be the magic ingredient that keeps them moving forward.

Persistence is the quality of continuing to do something despite difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. It is the ability to maintain a consistent effort towards a goal, even when faced with challenges or setbacks.

Persistence Is Being Adaptable and Flexible

It’s important to note that persistence does not mean being stubborn and refusing to change course when things aren’t going well. But it means being adaptable and flexible to work out solutions that keep you making progress towards your goals.

Examples of Persistence

Here are a few examples of what persistence includes:

A student who continues to study for a difficult exam despite struggleing to fully grasp the material.
An athlete who keeps training and competing despite minor injuries or occational setbacks.
A business owner who continues to work on their startup despite facing financial difficulties or a downturn in the economy.
A job seeker who continues to apply for jobs, even after facing rejection after rejection.
A person who is working on overcoming an addiction or bad habit, and continues to make progress despite occasional setbacks or relapses.
A person who is working on a personal goal such as learning a new skill, and continues to practice and improve regardless of how tedious it gets.

Benefits To Developing Persistence

Just because it gets difficult at times when pursuing your goals doesn’t mean you just give up and quit. You want to figure out a way to hang in there in spite of the challenges that get in your way. When it becomes difficult, that’s when it’s time to call on persistence to get you through.

Persistence is a key trait that Super Achievers possess, which sets them apart from others allowing them to reach their goals and aspirations. Practicing persistence has lots of benefits that allow you to succeed.

Here are a few ways persistence can benefit Super Achievers:

Achieving goals: Persistence allows individuals to stay focused and motivated, even when faced with obstacles or setbacks. This helps them to achieve their goals in the face of adversity.
Overcoming obstacles: Persistence enables individuals to push through obstacles and challenges, and find ways to overcome them. This is especially important for Super Achievers who often have to face more obstacles and challenges than most people.
Learning from failures: Persistence allows individuals to learn from failures and use them as opportunities for growth, rather than giving up.
Building resilience: Persistence helps individuals to build resilience, the ability to bounce back from setbacks and keep going even when things get tough.
Gaining a competitive advantage: Persistence allows individuals to outlast and outwork their competition, gaining a competitive advantage over those who give up easily.
Creating opportunities: Persistence allows individuals to create opportunities, by seeking out new opportunities and making the most of the ones they already have.

10 Step Plan for Developing The Habit of Persistence

Here are a few steps to help you develop the habit of persistence:

Set clear and realistic goals: Identify what you want to achieve and set specific, measurable, and realistic goals. Having a clear sense of purpose will help you stay motivated and focused. For more indept tips for setting goals, check out the blog post entitled, “The Super Achiever’s Smart Way To Set and Achieve Goals”.
Create a plan of action: Break your goals down into smaller, more manageable tasks and create a plan of action. This will help you stay organized and on track.
Prioritize: Prioritize the most important tasks and focus on them first. This will help you avoid distractions and stay focused on what’s important.
Practice consistency: Consistency is key when it comes to developing persistence. Make a daily habit of taking small steps towards your goals, even when you don’t feel like it.
Stay motivated: Remind yourself of why you’re pursuing your goals and the benefits of persistence. Surround yourself with positive influences and seek out inspiration when needed.
Learn from failures: Failure is a natural part of the learning process. Use it as an opportunity to learn and grow, rather than giving up.
Be flexible: Be open to change and be willing to adjust your plan or goals if needed. Persistence is not about being stubborn, but rather being adaptable and flexible in the face of challenges.
Reflect and adjust: Reflect on your progress regularly and adjust your plan or approach if needed. This will help you stay on track and make sure you’re making progress towards your goals.
Develop self-discipline: Self-discipline is important for developing persistence as it helps to control one’s own actions and behavior in order to achieve a goal.
Reward yourself: Reward yourself for making progress and achieving milestones. This will help to keep you motivated and make the process

Conclusion

Persistence is the ability to continue pursuing a goal despite obstacles and challenges.

It is an important trait for Super Achievers and has numerous benefits such as helping individuals achieve their goals, overcome obstacles, learn from failures, build resilience, gain a competitive advantage, and create opportunities.

To develop the habit of persistence, individuals should set clear goals, create a plan of action, prioritize, practice consistency, stay motivated, learn from failures, be flexible, reflect and adjust, develop self-discipline, and reward themselves for progress.

So whatever you do when obstacles come is to remember that persistence will always get you through. Use it to your advantage and make your dreams come through.

You can do it because your are

“SUPER”

(Seriously Unstoppable Person Earning Respect).

Question?

What is the most difficult challenge you deal with when trying to develop persistence?

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