It’s Got To Be Somewhere, So Keep Looking
A favorite saying from my brother, Norman who is intellectual disabled.
Notable Quotes
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”
Thomas A. Edison
“Energy and persistence conquer all things.”
Benjamin Franklin
“Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.”
Napoleon Hill
Keep Asking, Keep Seeking, Keep Knocking By John Hamby
There is a progression in this persistence: asking, seeking and knocking. Now let’s consider their meaning, “asking means making a simple request. Seeking implies a stronger desire and a more definite kind of request. It is something that takes time. It implies a greater sense of urgency. Knocking shows determination to get an answer.
7 Habits Of Highly Persistent People by Harvey Deutschendorf
1. An All-Consuming Vision. Persistent people have a goal or vision in mind that motivates and drives them. They are often dreamers and visionaries who see their lives as having a higher purpose than simply earning a living.
2. A Burning Desire. Entrepreneur and motivational speaker Jim Rohn once said, “If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.” Persistent people want it bad, really bad, and they never look for an excuse or a way out. What keeps highly persistent people going is their powerful level of desire. Persistent people have the inner energy and intensity to keep them motivated and going through these tough times.
3. Inner Confidence. People who overcome the odds and achieve greatly are often described as “marching to the beat of their own drummer.” They know what they want and are seldom swayed by the opinion of the masses. While that inner confidence gets challenged and shaken, it never gets destroyed and constantly acts as a source of courage and determination.
4. Highly Developed Habits. Jim Rohn also once said, “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” Highly persistent people know it is very difficult to stay continually motivated, particularly during difficult times and when it appears that no progress is being made. They have come to rely upon their self-discipline and developing habits they can count on to continue down the path toward their eventual goals.
5. Ability To Adjust And Adapt. Persistent people have the ability to adjust and adapt their action plan. They do not stubbornly persist in the face of evidence that their plan is not working, but look for better ways that will increase their chances of success.
6. Commitment To Lifelong Learning. Persistent people realize that any goal worth reaching will take time, effort, and continuously learning new skills and thinking patterns. They welcome change and new ideas and continue looking for ways they can incorporate these into their lives.
7. Role Models That Act As Guides and Mentors. While it may appear that highly persistent people act alone and don’t need anyone, most have a carefully chosen group of people they admire and emulate. These can be people who are actually involved in their lives as mentors/confidantes or they can be figures who they have read about and who have deeply impacted them.
Bible Verse
“Keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 (Holman Christian Standard Bible)
Additional Reading
The Resilience Factor: 7 Keys to Finding Your Inner Strength and Overcoming Life's Hurdles by Karen Reivich, Andrew Shatte Ph.D.
Point of Reflection
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.”
Dale Carnegie