David Akpara .C.

Giselle Torio
PC 101 Life Skills
February 17, 2024

Perseverance

In the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary perseverance is defined as “the quality of

continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties”. Any set goal that we

want to achieve, we must persevere. People who persevere have grit. They don’t just

blindly push ahead. They always consider the best path.

First priority is to reflect on the purpose for our set goal. Purpose gives us a reason to

do what we do. In Moses 1:39 it is written “For behold ,this is my work and my glory

to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man”. This is Heavenly Father’s

purpose. When we have a good purpose, we are more likely to have perseverance. A

good purpose energizes commitment to do good things.

Secondly, we need to have a positive thinking. In a September 11, 2022 article from

beaconfortransformation.com, Ranya Al Husaini, C. Hypnotherapist Practitioner

shared “One of the most powerful habits that could always build on your positive

mindset is taking a good control over your thoughts. A positive mindset can always

lead to a positive lifestyle”. Giving off a good positive energy and staying on a higher

level of optimist, positivity and flexibility”. Not only can positive thinking help us

feel more confident and conquer what ever obstacle we encounter, but a can-do

attitude can push us forward towards achieving growth in the pursuit of our goal.
As a conclusion, reflecting on the purpose for our goal and having a positive mindset

will help us feel confident to execute our plan and achieve our goal. With this

perception, we can be pushed forward towards our achievement.