How to Quit Being a Quitter and Do Something with Your Life
The Timeless Principle of Persistence
This is one in a series of essays that was originally conceived as a book for print publication. If you enjoy it and would like to read more from the collection, you can find a sort of Table of Contents here.
Have you ever noticed that everyone seems to be capable of starting major, ground-breaking, world-changing projects? The thing is, only a rare few manage to finish them. And we call those people geniuses, leaders and heroes.
“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.” ~ Thomas Edison
Unfortunately, just like so many other negative traits we wish we could kick to the curb, the tendency to tire out on an idea, lose steam on a project, or crumble when we run into obstacles, is human nature. It’s common to nearly every man, woman and child in the world, and it’s not going to be an easy habit to break.
But, it’s definitely possible. And here’s how:
Think Big
First, if you are considering a project, a solution to a problem you’re facing, or any other…
