Persistence Pays Off!

Persistence is to success as excuses are to failure.  Never, never give up - there is always a way. If you want more, you WILL find a way, because there always IS a way.  With persistence and consistent action you WILL make it happen.  If you don't believe me, here are some examples. Did you know that Thomas Edison had over 10,000 failed attempts to create the light bulb before he was successful?  His persistence was as valuable as his invention.  10,000 failed attempts and look what he created!  Even if you’re not out to change the world, what could you create with an unresolved persistence? You’ve probably heard of Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, and their best-selling book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul.  Did you know they marketed the original books to over 130 publishers, over a two-year period before a struggling publisher agreed to publish it.  That's two years of phone calls, foot-peddling and persistence that started a best-selling book series.  The authors knew the value of the book, it came down to making it known to the right publisher.  Once the publisher saw the value, they knew what the benefits would be.  Their first book went on to sell 8 million copies in 39 languages.  And to date, the series has sold more than 100 million copies in over 45 languages. There are thousands of examples of ordinary people achieving extraordinary goals; these are just a few examples of how persistence paid off.  Achieving your goals requires you to take consistent action, be persistent, and maintain a resolve to simply not give up.  Over the next 5 days we will explore 5 steps you can take right away to get you closer to achieving your goals, so tune in tomorrow for Step #1. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™