Perseverance

Opportunity Doesn’t Knock

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You’ve heard the phrase “Opportunity never knocks twice.” But I take issue with that phrase. Opportunity doesn’t knock on your door. If you’re waiting in your house for opportunity to knock then you’ll never meet it when it’s walking down … Read more

Dedication to Your Work Is a Spiritual Decision

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Building the ark was a daunting task for Noah. With only his three sons to help him (Genesis 6:10; 7:13), he built a boat that was approximately 450-500 feet long, 75-85 feet wide, and 45-50 feet tall. Using the tools … Read more

How to Achieve Victory in Pursuing Your Dreams

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Lately I have been reading, among other books, The Wright Brothers by David McCollough. He is my favorite writer, as I have read all four of his presidential biographies on John Adams, Harry Truman, Teddy Roosevelt, and George Washington. The painstaking … Read more

Stick With It

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About twenty years ago, I tried to get a nonprofit off the ground. I launched a new initiative in my community to kick start it. I spent a lot of time on the phone recruiting sponsors for the event. And … Read more

Dedication Starts with These Five Words

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When Noah started building the ark that God told him to build, it was a daunting task. Noah persevered with extraordinary dedication to accomplish a purpose that was beyond the scope of credibility. During that time, Noah would have likely … Read more

Success May Not Be What You Think It Is

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Success is not what people always think it is. As a result, success can be an elusive target to hit. Many people want to be successful, but they aren’t willing to do what it requires. Success is not a one … Read more

It’s Not the One Big Break

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I once heard a story about a young, aspiring actor in Hollywood who was invited to go to one of the local parties. It was in effect a Hollywood networking function where famous actors and actresses attended. One of the … Read more

The Top Ten Steps to Success

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I love reading motivational quotes and slogans. But recently I came across The Top Ten Steps to Success, and I thought this one was too good not to share. I do not know who the original author is, but I … Read more

How You Can Clean Up Your Mess and Start Over

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Sometimes things don’t go quite as you planned. Or they completely flop. And you have to clean up your mess. And figure out how to start over. It’s never easy to deal with disappointment—or even outright failure. It’s tempting to … Read more

How to Have Staying Power for Long-Term Goals

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When you have long-term goals, you need something to prevent you from quitting. That’s why it is important to have staying power. But how do you develop it? Your staying power is your ability to keep doing something for a … Read more