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Carolyn Smagalski
Persistence
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Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) said, "To reach a port we
must sail, sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it.
But we must not drift or lie at anchor."
"Success seems to be connected with action. Successful men
keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit," said
Conrad Hilton. (1887-1979)
 Two different time periods…two very different men. But yet,
the same message from two men who achieved extraordinary
success, even by today's standards. Staying the course and
taking consistent action is, perhaps, the greatest challenge
faced by human beings.
It is easy to get a slam-bang, great idea for which you know
the general public will be "chomping at the bit." It is
exciting at the beginning of a relationship with a new lover,
when your eyes sparkle and you form thoughts of a grand future
in your head. It is fun to mow the grass for the first time
in the spring…or to shovel that first snowfall.
To start a new investment account that you know will grow into
big bucks.
To start college, the key to an exciting, satisfying career.
To become a parent for the first time, and have those adoring
eyes look into yours.
To start a business, and take it to great heights.
Somehow, however, the ability to sustain the joy and
the excitement escapes most people. They have not developed
the ability to be teflon in the tough times.
Not like you...
You know that the bad times will pass.
You keep that vision of the "successful you" in your
head at all times. You access that vision several times a
day. It is what keeps you afloat. It rejuvenates your spirit
and diminishes the stress in your life.
You have become impervious to the negative thoughts, ideas and
influences of others.
You KNOW that you are already succeeding, because you
are enjoying your journey...and you know where your
destination is.
Stay the course.
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