Persistence
Perseverance is the ability to continue action despite difficulties, delayed reward, fatigue or a temporary loss of motivation.
Definition
Perseverance is not blindly adhering to any method. Its mature form combines fidelity to the direction with readiness to adjust the strategy. It helps with learning, work, health and relationships, but requires regeneration, meaning and a realistic pace.
Key ideas
- Continuation
- Deferred reward
- Strategy correction
Practice and life
With a long goal, set a minimum version of action for a bad day. Perseverance is built through repetitions, not through perfect sets.
Common misconceptions
It is a mistake to confuse persistence with rigidity. It is also a mistake to abandon a goal after the first loss of motivation.
> Perseverance is coming back to direction after every little distraction.
> — Guru Element
Questions for self-reflection
- What do I come back to despite difficulties?
- Am I sticking to a goal or an ineffective method?
- What is the minimum version of the step?