The Five Keys to Developing Persistence and Perseverance:

1. Rekindle and re-fire your purpose and vision every single day.

2. Anchor the following attitude deep within you mind and heart: “With self-discipline I can achieve anything that I set my mind to, no matter how much hard work it takes, no matter how difficult it is, no matter how long it takes. I can and will achieve it.” (never forget that the journey of 1000 miles begins with one step).

3. Realize that obstacles and setbacks will be set on your pathway as you strive to attain your purpose and vision (Realize that these difficulties are really opportunities from which you can learn new insights that will strengthen your resolve and increase your knowledge).

4. Develop the courage and maturity to face your faults and weaknesses and then correct them (most people give up on their goals when they discover there is real work involved. Rather than dive right into the mainstream of work, they look for shortcuts. When they realize that the shortcuts don’t work, they give up. When you are faced with an obstacle or setback, believe that your problem can and will be solved—rather than surrender to failure).

5. Turn your work into fun. Make what you have to do something you want to do.