Perseverance
is a big word, a very important word,
but what does it mean?
When you persevere
you maintain a purpose
in spite of difficulties, obstacles,
or discouragement.
You continue onward, steadfastly.
You don’t give up.
You keep going.
Perseverance is strength, it’s power.
It’s one of the most important qualities
of people who succeed in life.
Now look at the fifth line above again.
Look at the word PURPOSE.
That’s the SECRET to perseverance.
People who PERSEVERE and SUCCEED
are those who have a STRONG,
WELL-DEFINED sense of PURPOSE.
They are PASSIONATE about what
they want to accomplish, their goal.
That’s the bottom line.
If you want to SUCCEED at something
make sure you are very clear about your 
PURPOSE
and be PASSIONATE about it.
Being very clear about what you want to 
ACHIEVE
makes it easier for you to
PERSEVERE
when obstacles come.
Many of the most successful people in history
had ORDINARY TALENT
but they had a strong PURPOSE
and EXTRAORDINARY PERSEVERANCE.
Don’t give up.