Perseverance

Definition of perseverance

:  continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition:  the action or condition or an instance of persevering

There really is no substitute for perseverance.  If you have a goal, it will require the definition above to be successful unless it is something you can already achieve without much effort and then it shouldn’t be a goal.  There are so many traps and roadblocks in front of you when you set out to accomplish something of substance.  People you care about will tell you that you should focus on being like everyone else.  They will tell you how dumb your goal is and why it won’t work.  They will literally take the time and devote the thought resources to map out your failure and then deliver it to you under the pretense of helping you.  If you reject their map they will commit even more resources to strengthen their argument.  This will increase your level of frustration and make the job a little tougher for you but you cannot let someone influence you with their fear of failure.  Surround yourself with positivity as best you can and don’t lose focus.  It will be tough sometimes because you will have doubts as you navigate through the rough patches and the voices you hear will be from the people you care about telling you to stop and not do it.  Their fear of failure will be resonating through your mind and it’s a natural thing, we’re all human.  What you cannot do is let it consume you.  You cannot let it guide you.  You cannot let it prevent you from achieving your goal.  As long as you prepare, do your absolute best and follow through you will get the best possible outcome and that is the real goal.  Others will try and define your success using their rules, but you will have your own and that is the one that truly matters.  Block out the noise as best you can, focus on your plan, work toward your goals and push through all the road blocks.  Know that if it was going to be easy it would never be a goal in the first place and with the right attitude, plan, and grit you can achieve just about anything.  Start the business, get the degree/certification, drop the weight, do whatever it is that you have been considering.  It will be worth it and you will be so happy you did.  There are going to be people who will support you despite the naysayers and that will give you the boost you will need to get through the trying times.  They will help you refocus and recalibrate when you need it.  That person you see in your daydreams accomplishing all of those great things, that is you.  The person you are overcoming everything in your dreams at night, that is you.  Give yourself the opportunity to be great and you will be surprised how much you accomplish.