Persistence For Success

 

Life is essentially uncertain, so we should not waste our energy trying to predict the future.We need to live each moment, what is here and now! Change is inevitable. Everything changes every second - now is different than a second ago, and the next second will also be different.

To achieve success we must be persistent and continuously look for creative solutions, positive and innovative responses to all problems we face.

It is important to be persistent, but persistence means progress, not perfection!

If we are unable to achieve success one way, we should be optimistic and try again or another way, and then a different way...and again, until we achieve our objective.

Now I invite you to read this inspiring poem by T.H. Palmer and see the image/quote by Confucius:

Try Try Again  - by Charles T. H. Palmer

'Tis a lesson you should heed,
If at first you don't succeed,
Try, try again;
Then your courage should appear,
For if you will persevere,
You will conquer, never fear
Try, try again;
Once or twice, though you should fail,
If you would at last prevail,
Try, try again;
If we strive, 'tis no disgrace
Though we do not win the race;
What should you do in the case?
Try, try again;
If you find your task is hard,
Time will bring you your reward,
Try, try again;
All that other folks can do,
Why, with patience, should not you?
Only keep this rule in view:
Try, try again.

About the author: Charles Theodore Hart Palmer (1827-1897) was born in Stonington, Connecticut .He studied at Yale University before soon moving to California where he continued to practice law in San Francisco. He later moved to Sacramento where he established the first school in that city.
 

Confucius (551 BC – 479 BC)was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher.