Every single person who's constructed their own business and driven it to be successful has encountered problems and difficulties along the way; we simply do not often see all the work and effort of what it took them to get there. Additionally, every single person has employed and cultivated a state of mind to get there: persistence. Persistence is key to a booming business as one regularly comes across obstacles and only through the practice of overcoming and the belief in what one is doing does a person reach the goals they've set before themselves.

While persistence is indeed a state one reaches it is composed of several aspects , such as :

Habit-defined as daily activity with a purpose, performed repeatedly, leads to habit. Forced repetition leads these actions becoming second nature and thus, simply a part of what one does each day. It is said it takes 30 days to form a habit . This is the backbone of persistence. Willpower-willpower is the HABIT of focusing one's thoughts on the construction of plans designed to fulfill a definite purpose

Desire-focusing on your end desire, if that desire is intense enough , will drive one towards completing their goals.

Precise knowledge-being unsure of one's plan toward obtaining their goals feeds procrastination, not persistence. Using outside knowledge and experience to drive one's sense of purpose is key to persistence. Doubt destroys persistence, so if you find yourself at a crossroads wondering whether what you're doing is really working or going to work, consult someone else who's has already gone through what you are now. There is no substitute for experience; but careful observation can close.

Cooperation-the ability to have sympathy, understanding and harmonious cooperation with others assists in the developing of persistence. Definiteness of purpose-knowing what one wants is perhaps the most important step toward developing persistence. A sufficiently strong motive force one to overcome numerous difficulties. I've written a post at an earlier date on the importance of one's goals and the necessity of setting them and reviewing and even visualizing your goals to motivate yourself daily. This alone will propel one forward when they are tempted by procrastination and harassed by all sorts of outside influences.

It is in the practice of persistence one often separates the haves from the have-nots. Which will you be ?

Oftentimes self-analysis is required to assist one in identifying the aspects they are themselves weak in. What aspects - if any - do you find yourself struggling with ?