by Wavecritter

Created on: February 26, 2009

It is a driving force that requires humans to reach their perceived destination in any business venture, and at least in the mind of the seeker, the journey is the lesson that teaches us how to accept the dream. The trip is never one long race to the finish, it requires stops along the way. Many find this unbearable, as the impatience takes control. When an adventure is taken in bites and pieces, there is then time to savor the little hills and streams that one has surpassed and overcome.

Look at today as either climbing that slope or gaining some kind of wisdom to actually peak the summit tomorrow. Perseverance is defined in the dictionary as a noun. "The steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement." As it pertains to business or livelihood, there may be many obstacles to overcome, learning curves, difficulties in teaching team members or co-workers, and a firm, honest look in the mirror for adjustments in a base foundation cemented in self improvement.

In reality, the steps taken to reach your end can never be viewed as in vain. The learning, teaching, people you meet, places you go, and experiences in life are but needed travel time to mold yourself into that what you seek. Road blocks, speed bumps, and other delays are set in our paths to extend the travel time, also extending the growth time.

Let's look at the quote by H. Jackson Brown "In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins- not through strength but by perseverance." In this, he states that in the observation of a steam trickling down it's path, even when rocks and other obstacles prevent the stream from a straight line, the stream will fully reach it's desired area and destination.

"The Little Train That Could" with his "I think I can" then turning into the "I know I can" completely sums up the expedition nicely. The Little Train actually believed he could, not letting other outside influences allow to think otherwise.

"People of mediocre ability sometimes achieve outstanding success because they don't know when to quit. Most men succeed because they are determined to." by George E. Allen explains this concept of The Little Train simply. The Little Train did not know when to quit. Remembering to forget, is sometimes the answer here to true perseverance. The importance being placed on the finish line, going around, over, under, or through any obstacles placed in your path to a successful Generic
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