Persistence Prevails

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."

Another reason why persistence is so important is because the greatest ambitions often mean nothing if you try to cash in midway. If Columbus had turned his boats around halfway through the Atlantic, he wouldn’t have half a day named after him — he’d be forgotten by history. Though his journey required skillful sailing, his decisive edge was optimi