Perseverance 

What comes to mind when you think of perseverance? For some people, it’s an image of a marathon runner, training long hours for months on end in pursuit of a goal. For others, it might be an Olympic gymnast who has dedicated most of her life to performing at one major event. However, to me, it applies to the everyday life, putting in the effort and incrementally building upon our each last step.

The frustrating part about perseverance, is that it must also account for setbacks. Even when you might be an unstoppable force, you sometimes butt up against an immovable object. Perseverance therefore also requires ingenuity and flexibility. You can’t be so married to a plan that you forget it’s all about the end objective. When you bump into an obstacle it’s time to reassess. What do I need to do in order to overcome.

Perseverance is all about attitude. We may have a losing day, or even several. Perseverance helps you realize that winning a war involves loses some battles along the way. Use them as learning experiences and you come back stronger and more resilient than ever.