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The Power of Perseverance in Achieving Success

Success is a Joining, not a place to arrive at.

By Fred Aloysius WeedorPublished 11 months ago 3 min read
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The Power of Perseverance in Achieving Success
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Short Story & Moral lessons: The Power of Perseverance in Achieving Success

As a young boy, David always dreamed of becoming a successful businessman. He spent most of his childhood reading books about entrepreneurship and attending seminars on how to start a business. After finishing college, he decided to pursue his dream and started a small business selling handmade crafts.

At first, things were going well. He was able to sell his products to friends and family, and he even managed to attract a few customers through social media.

However, as time went on, David started to encounter a number of setbacks. His products were not selling as well as he had hoped, and he was struggling to make ends meet.

Despite these challenges, David refused to give up. He continued to work hard and sought out advice from other entrepreneurs. He realized that he needed to improve his marketing strategy and started attending networking events to meet potential clients.

Eventually, his hard work paid off, and his business began to grow. Today, David is the proud owner of a successful business that employs several people. He credits his success to his perseverance and his willingness to learn from his mistakes.

This story teaches us that, whatever the difficulties we encounter, we should never lose sight of our ultimate objective since it plays a crucial role in our lives. David keeps up his hard work and won't give up.

According to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a former president of Liberia, "If your dream does not test you that means your dream is not big enough."

How long have your dreams been a test for you? Has there ever been a time in your life when you considered giving up and forgetting your dream? If it has happened to you, it indicates that your dream is a significant one and that you will make money from it.

Are you, on the other hand, the type of person who has many aspirations but is unable to realize any of them?

What is holding you back from becoming who you want to be or realizing your dreams?

Never in your life should you allow fear to prevent you from being the person God has chosen you to be. In the majority of cases, individuals claim that their inability to realize their dreams was due to a lack of support from others. Realistically, everyone has moments when they feel as though they need others to support them in achieving their goals. The question is, if you weren't born with a silver spoon in your mouth, will you wait for someone to step up and support you before you take a step toward realizing your goals? No one is the center of life.

I've found that self-motivation, focusing on your plans, and seeing yourself in your dream are the simplest ways to attain your goals.

The reality is that there will be several distractions along the path, but you must maintain your concentration. Do not believe anyone who claims they have never been distracted by people or objects in their environment.

Everyone gets sidetracked, but you need to stay focused. This prevents people from being what they want to be.

Life is difficult; life is a battle, and your dream is what brought you into the ring of the battle of life. Are you going to let yourself be defeated, or are you going to overcome every challenge that stands in your way? Start pursuing your dreams, ambitions, or vision; although challenging, you can do it.

Be like David, who never lets anything in life—including other people—stop him from being who he wants to be. You have the power to become anyone you choose to be.

If you don't have somebody to encourage you, like me, then be strong because I think you can succeed. Find the proper group of people to hang out with.

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About the Creator

Fred Aloysius Weedor

Fred Aloysius Weedor is a 35-year-old motivational teacher, life coach & teacher of God's word. He's passionate about empowering people. He's a sought-after speaker, author & mentor, known for his compassionate & empathetic approach.

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  • YAPE INTERNATIONAL11 months ago

    Sometimes our dreams is what keeps us alive

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