“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities:  It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak”

Thomas Carlyle quotes

Persistence is the ability to maintain action regardless of your feelings. You press on even when you feel like quitting.  If you simply keep taking action, you’ll eventually get results.

Many of us give up when we hit roadblocks resulting in negative feelings such as a sense of failure or resentment, but if we hang in there just a little bit longer we can reach our goal.  Don’t settle for status quo; Read the rest of this entry »

Life asks us to make measurable progress in reasonable time. That’s why they make those fourth-grade chairs so small—so you won’t fit in them at age 25!” —Jim Rohn

Every day of our lives we are on the verge of making those slight changes that would make all the difference.  ~Mignon McLaughlin

“Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.” – Frank Outlaw