Perseverance: The Real Power Of Geniuses!

Whatever tasks we do, we should make sure, that we accomplish each one of them as if they were great and noble responsibilities. Aggregate of small and noble tasks can mean accomplishing a big task. You have to hack small branches, before you can strike at the root, to cut down a big tree. Do not give up your efforts to realise your goal, for who knows that the last effort and stroke may yield the results. Do not be the one to give up, when you have finally reached your goal.

It is vital to get things done, but it is equally crucial and imperative to leave a few non essential things, left undone. No constitution of the world gives anybody the right to throw in the towel and concede defeat. You should adopt an approach, to keep on trying till your endeavour is successful. If you want to be lucky in your job or profession, work harder at it. You will find that you luck is proportionate to the labour, you put in. Life is like a computer, where the output is dependent on your input. Grind and labour is the price of realising any goal. You can accomplish anything, if you are willing to pay the price and are fanatic about your success. You have a choice to grin and bear it; or smile and do it others smile and do it.

Intensity of purpose and the ability to stick to your effort is what makes you a genius.

You have to wait for your effort to show fruits. You cannot climb the top even though you have a ladder. You can ascend, to the top of the ladder step by step. In fact, anything worthwhile takes time to fructify. It takes time for a child to grow up and it takes time to build your house. It takes several years to get a Master’s Degree. It takes six months for a crop to yield paddy or wheat. You have to endure, on the path of persistence, to be a success.

What we persist in doing again and again, becomes easier.

It is not that the task has become simple or uncomplicated, It is because our ability to do the same augmented and enhanced. Do not form a habit of quitting. Most people focus only on what keeps us safe in our jobs and personal life. With this approach, higher levels of performance which involves some risk taking suffers. High performance is different from minimum acceptable standards. You have to build up the level of trust with the people working with you. If we do not recognise the good things, which happen to us every day, then every day is the same, as the previous or next day.

Appreciation, which is wonderful is the light, that dispels darkness. It is the appreciation, which cheers people, uplifts their spirits and makes them give their best. Irrespective of our status in life, we all want to be appreciated. I noticed that whenever I appreciated even the Prime Minister, I could sense a glint of pleasure on his face. Our small habits reveal as to what kind of persons we are. Basically, we all crave to be appreciated. But you must make sure that you live your values and honour the promises you make. At the same time you should examine your values, so that they are in alignment with the present environment.

Make straight talk, self-confidence, and simplicity a part and parcel of your life. These will never be outdated. For your own happiness, you need have a life style, where you live in harmony with your values. Persistently and relentlessly remain integrated with your passions and values. Do not base your conduct and your happiness, on the approval of others, if you have done your best. Free yourself from the prerequisite and restraint to have the approval of others, for each and every thing you do. If you do that you would tend to procrastinate. We all drag our feet or dawdle, whenever we face unpleasant, tedious, or distasteful tasks, hoping that the need to attend them might disappear or that someone else would come forward to take over the responsibilities. It never happens, as nothing moves, unless it is moved. Ask yourself : “What does my unconscious mind want me to know about this present moment? If I must attend to this task, why am I putting up a fuss about it?” Once we discern the reasons behind the procrastination, it becomes easier to tackle the same.

By nature and inclination, it becomes easier to be negative rather than positive.

Our efforts should be to replace the negatives with the positives. Remember that nothing in life is interesting, if you are not interested. Those who wish to sing will always find a reason and a song to sing. Anywhere you go if you like and appreciate people, you will find that everybody will be likeable. Make it a habit to note the good points of others, rather than focusing on their faults. We should do our best not to be cynics. The kingdom of heaven in the final analysis is not a place, but a state of mind. It is up to each one of us cultivate a heavenly state of mind.