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The Meaning of Persistence: It’s All About Never Quitting.

December 26, 2009 by Debbie  
Filed under You, Inc.

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We can do anything we want
as long as we 
stick to it long enough.
~~Helen Keller

What is the meaning of persistence to you. Do you ever think about just giving up and going back to your same old, same old life, just getting by on what an employer is willing to pay to keep you there, but to never give you enough to make you wealthy?

The dictionary defines “to persist” as follows:

To go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning

In just a few short days we are entering into a brand new decade. 2010, it even sounds poetic, doesn’t it?

There’s an old proverb that says:

“If we continue to do what we’ve always done, we will continue to get what we’ve always got.”

Allow me to take you back for a moment, back to the last decade, which will soon be nothing more than a memory.

What kind of memories do you have when you think about those 10 years between 2000 and 2009?

Do you have everything you want in life? Do you have enough:

  • MONEY
  • FREE TIME
  • LOVE
  • FRIENDSHIPS
  • FAMILY TIME
  • If you can honestly say that you have as much as you can handle in all five of the categories, and you will never want any more, then you have probably persisted enough to achieve your goals in life.

    However, if you can take even one of those categories and say that perhaps there is just a bit missing, then we much press on, even harder in the new decade than in the last one. We must continue to persevere so that we will reach our goals in this decade.

    Take inventory. Really be honest with what you’ve achieved in the last decade and bump up the bar for the next one.

    Get a book or CD series on goal setting and motivation.

    Work on yourself. This is KEY in the new decade. If you work harder on yourself than you do on your business, you can’t help but be successful. It will just come.

    I’d like to leave you with a video from someone who knows the meaning of not quitting until you get the prize. My dog, Abby! This is her on Christmas morning, with just one of her presents. She knows that you must keep going and keep unwrapping that present until you get to the good stuff. (And it’s ALWAYS worth it!)

    So, let’s press on this decade, let’s persevere until we reach our goals.

    Click here to watch Abby persist until she gets the prize and learn how to develop that same kind of toughness to never let anything stop you.

    Rock on in 2010 and the new decade.

    Comments

    22 Responses to “The Meaning of Persistence: It’s All About Never Quitting.”
    1. Glenn Arcaro says:

      I love it Debbie. You sure deliver great value in there.

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    2. Kylie Doak says:

      Hi Debbie

      Another enjoyable post – keep up the great work :)

      ~ Kylie ~
      .-= Kylie Doak´s last blog ..Do You Make The Effort To Remember Names? =-.

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    3. Kylie Doak says:

      PS: Winners never quit, and quitters never win :)
      .-= Kylie Doak´s last blog ..Do You Make The Effort To Remember Names? =-.

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      Debbie Reply:

      That’s the truth! I have a picture on my wall that I’ve had up for YEARS that says “Don’t Ever Give Up!” It’s a picture of a big bird, like a crane or something with a frog in his mouth half way down holding on to the neck. I always think that if that frog gives up it won’t be good. LOL

      Thanks for your comments, I appreciate it.

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      Kylie Doak Reply:

      lol – not for the frog, anyway!

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    4. Phil Jackson says:

      It’s all about persistence. Persistence of focus, persistence of action. Best of luck in 2010 everyone!
      .-= Phil Jackson´s last blog ..Powerful Meditations: The Prayer of St. Francis =-.

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    5. Debbie! how true is that. Sometimes we give up instead of being like a dog on a bone- or Christmas present. That is great! Abbey sure has the Christmas spirit. We need to all be more like dogs, I think. Never giving up. I don’t mind peeing outside either.
      .-= Patrick McIntosh´s last blog ..We are Going to Vancouver to Cover the Olympic Games! =-.

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    6. I couldn’t agree with you more, Debbie. The only time you fail is when you quit. If you just keep at it and try different solutions to the problem, eventually you will find the solution.

      Just remember what Edison said:

      “Many of life’s failures are men who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”

      So…keep going and don’t give up! :)

      Thanks so much for sharing this, Debbie!

      Heather
      .-= Heather Taskovics´s last blog ..Your Personal Hour – Taking Time For Yourself =-.

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    7. Hey Debbie,

      Hows things going? I realised recently that I’ve been at this for almost 10 years and initially I was trying to make money for myself 5 years before that.

      I have definitely been persistent and will continue to be until I reach my goals.

      The only way to fail is to quit in my mind and we just need to continue to push through until we get to be where we want to be…

      Personal development and learning new skills and mindset is vital along the way. Eventually things ‘just make sense’.

      In the past I’ve read numerous books on self help which I’ve learned a lot from but never really used it. BUT what I found was the more I learn, the more other things make more sense and I started to build on my previous knowledge.

      Persistence is definitely the key to success…

      Look forward to speaking with you soon,

      Thanks
      Gavin Mountford
      .-= Gavin Mountford´s last blog ..**URGENT** How To Prevent Your Facebook Account Getting Hacked… =-.

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    8. Debbie says:

      That is so true Gavin. My No. 1 goal for 2010 is to work on myself. The more you work on yourself the better you get and the more the whole industry begins to lift the curtain.

      Thanks for your comment. I look forward to connecting with you also!

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    9. Deb…this is really at the heart of what we are doing…you have to keep on keeping on…no matter what.

      Blessings…
      .-= Bruce Backman´s last blog ..4 Tips for Writing Effective Headlines—Master Them To Increase Your Sales Now! =-.

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    10. If I would have read this in High School, I could have saved so much pain and suffering. I had to come back and get a tidbit about working on yourself.
      .-= Patrick McIntosh´s last blog ..Get Back Country =-.

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    11. Debbie,

      What a wonderful post! So money times especially in network marketing, people never reach the endzone. Why? It’s because they quit. To tell you the truth, I’m so toed of hearing everyone in this industry throwing out the number of 97% of the people fail. This is not true. People just quit, it’s that simple.

      As I post this comment I am traveling to Atlanta for one of our businesses. Using my iPhone to do it is fun too! Not really. But to make my point we have done extremely well in this business in a small amount of time. People in our same group are now looking at another opportunity because someone has the next hottest thing. Is it cool? Yes. Will it be the last hottest new company? No!

      You have to stick with one game plan and stick with it to reach the End Zone! Stopping at the 50 yard line and turning the other way people will never become successful Period.

      Thanks again for sharing!
      Dave and Dawn
      .-= Dave and Dawn´s last blog ..Knowledge – The “NEW” Money =-.

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      Debbie Reply:

      Wow, I don’t know which one of you wrote this post, or maybe it was collective, but so much insight. You hit the nail right on the head when you said people don’t fail, they just quit! It’s so true.

      Thanks everyone for all your great comments, I think the thing I like most about blogs is readying everyone’s comments, there’s so much wisdom in them!

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    12. Debbie,
      The concept of working harder on yourself than you do on your business is just what I needed to hear this morning. It’s so easy to get focused on the “techy” details of Internet marketing and to fail to put aside the personal development time.

      The Abby video is priceless. I have an Abbie, too. Talk about unconditional love …

      Thanks for refocusing me today. I truly appreciate you!
      .-= Darlene Davis´s last blog ..A Shortened Life =-.

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      Debbie Reply:

      Thanks Darlene! I appreciate that. My Abby is my fourth child and she really rules the roost. She’s going to be 12 and is still like a puppy!

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    13. Emma says:

      HI Debbie
      Loved the post, this topic is so relevant in our industry and life!
      Thanks
      Emma
      .-= Emma´s last blog ..Network Marketing Moms Inspiration, We All Need It! =-.

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    14. Emma says:

      Hi Debbie

      One of the reasons I am passionate about this industry is for the very reason it makes your grow. If you stop growing you perish. Persistence is the antidote of perishing!

      Thanks
      Emma
      .-= Emma´s last blog ..Network Marketing Moms Inspiration, We All Need It! =-.

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    15. Rose Goddess says:

      LOL cute video:) A very good example of persistence!
      .-= Rose Goddess´s last blog ..“To Thine Own Self Be True” ~ The Power of Journaling =-.

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    16. Great article Debbie. I am working on myself now which in turn will improve my business.Making changes are important especially if you are not making the progress you are looking for. Enjoyed this and thanks!
      Beverly

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    17. Kathy Jodrey says:

      I agree Deb! No matter what it is that we desire in life, there will always be challenges. We need to consistently take aciton, focus on mastery, and most importantly, never ever give up.

      It’s sad that so many people give up on their hopes and dreams at the first sign of trouble. Many of those who walk away from what they want are right on the brink at the point where they give up.
      .-= Kathy Jodrey´s last blog ..What the Heck is an RSS Feed Aggregator, and Why Should You Care? =-.

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    18. Persistence is necessary for winning outcomes. I have a motto that one of my mentors taught me…”Quitters never win, and winners never quit”. He used to ask me…Which one are you? My response – a winner. Thanks for the wonderful post.
      Krista
      .-= Krista Abbott´s last blog ..GoDaddy: WordPress Incompatibility with Windows Platform =-.

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