WHY it is always so hard to persist and succeed?
So let me tell you something about myself. I try a lot. Like everything. They say you have to start. Stop talking about it and start doing. That is no problem for me. To persist is the real challenge.
I first wanted to start earning money online when I was about 17. I started reselling Phones and Equipment and in the way it worked. But one day I ran into a problem and that was unsatisfied customer of mine and I didn´t want to deal with that ever again so I quit.
Later on I was trying to find an answer online how to start earning money at home or how to have my own business. And believe me I started with almost everything I have found. The only problem was that I wasn´t able to generate any money at all. The only thing I was doing was paying somebody to allow me to sell or use their platforms, which was supposed to make me money.
I was just jumping from one shiny object to another, not really giving a chance to anything to grow or succeed. I have read books and watched videos about this topic and all of them kept saying the same thing. Just persist and never give up. But how do you do that when your brain is working against you and telling you to quit.
I remember how hard it was to continue anything I started after my first month. I did everything to avoid the tasks I was supposed to complete. I guess it was a good thing at the end of the day, because I would end up doing something I didn´t enjoy for the sake of making money.
Well to be really honest if you are in only for money you will never make it. This is what I have learned in my 10 years of trying and error. You do have to be passionate about it, but that is not the only thing necessary.
Believe or not you will not enjoy every day to do what you are doing. It needs to be something you love, but this is just the beginning. There will be rainy day when you don´t feel like it and this is where you WHY has to cover for you.
Let me give you an example. My knee started to hurt so I was not able to walk properly. I made a research online and found something interesting. The man suggested doing 30 squats a day to improve your knee support muscles. Well I was a little skeptic, but I´ve tried. And it worked From this day on I do my 30 squats everyday.
What I am trying to say is you need to combine your passion with purpose-AKA your WHY and you will definitely succeed.
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Hello and thanks for sharing, I once heard a motivational speaker say" find what you love doing and you will never work again a day in your life". When you have a passion for something it is not a burden it is a joy whether in the good times or the challenging times.
It is all about loving what you do and in time you will reap the reward. I read something very motivational of Pinterest this morning that said when you are having a bad day remember coca cola in their first year of business sold only 28 bottles of soda and look at them now coca cola is loved worldwide and is worth billions. So love what you do and never give up on your dreams.
Hey Nrichards,
thanks for your comment. I absolutely agree with you. That really is the secret to success, because otherwise you would not be able to persist.
But if you find something you love it becomes easy. You are doing it not for the money, but because you would do that even if you didn´t get paid for it.
And the Coca Cola story- I didn´t know it was like that. Interesting history they have. I guess all the businesses have to struggle at the beginning. It is those who stay that succeed at the end of the day.
You are so welcome and right with what you have said. Will be seeing you around the community God's willing all the best to you and have a good day.
Promise yourself you will stay committed at least 2 years minimum and then really put in the consistent effort.
Quitters never win. Winners never quit.
To Your Success!
Mel
Hi Mel,
thanks for your comment. You are completely right. If you once find your passion, than you should go for it and never give up, even if the times are hard.
However, sometimes it is better to quit if it is not meant for you. There´s nothing worse than devoting your life to something you have no interest in, just because you don´t want to quit.
Wish you all the best and success in your business.
Kristina
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Keep going Kristina. Never give up. Persistence is the key to success. Nothing ever comes easy or as they sometimes say too No pain, no gain.
You will definitely succeed because you have the right frame of mind. Good luck and best wishes!
Doug
Hi Doug,
thanks for your positive thoughts and vibe. Persistence is truly the key. And I like that one -No pain, no gain. Otherwise we, people, wouldn´t be able to appreciate it. It would be just ordinary to succeed so I guess it is a good thing, that it comes with devoted hours, days, months and years of work.
I wish you all the best and success,
Kristina