persistence and perseverance

Perseverance – how to hang in there.

Perseverance. Hanging in there. We need to talk about this. I’d contend that a lot of the problems and issues we face are due to simply giving up too soon. We got tired, or distracted, or listened to our inner demons.

strength to persevere

Strength to persevere.

To persevere simply means to “hang in there.” It doesn’t mean you have to be a hero. It doesn’t call for some superhuman effort. It just means that you’re not going to let “it” – whatever “it” is – in your life overwhelm you.