[Model Answer QP 2021]“Every work has got to pass through hundreds of difficulties before succeeding. Those that persevere will see the light, sooner or later.” -Swami Vivekananda

Introduction:

Perseverance means continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.

Example: The Elon Musk Way of Persevering in the Face of Adversity

2001: Russians refused to sell him rockets to send mice or plants to Mars.

2002: Russians turned him down again in founding of SpaceX.

2006: First SpaceX rocket launch — and his first explosion.

2007: Second rocket launch and second explosion.

2008: Third rocket launch and third failure; this time with NASA satellites onboard.

2008: Tesla and SpaceX on the brink of bankruptcy.

Present Times: The richest man with the most successful companies: Tesla, SpaceX, SolarCity, neuralink etc.

The Importance Of Perseverance In Current Times

  1. Keep Asking Why: People who persevere are the ones who continue to ask ‘why’. It serves as a constant motivator and keeps you on track. 
  2. Having Self-Belief
  3. Makes You Resilient

How To Develop Perseverance?

  1. Reject The Urge To Quit
  2. Create An Action Plan
  3. Prioritize Improvement
  4. Get more comfortable with failure

Conclusion: 

Perseverance in the face of challenges indicates leadership qualities. Individuals who demonstrate perseverance are more likely to succeed in life, especially professional life.

Perseverance is a sign of stepping outside your comfort zone and staying focused on your efforts. Hence Every work with its hundreds of difficulties will succeed if approached with perseverance.

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