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
- 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.
- Having Self-Belief
- Makes You Resilient
How To Develop Perseverance?
- Reject The Urge To Quit
- Create An Action Plan
- Prioritize Improvement
- 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.