Debbie Penner

Are you interested in achieving success? If so, the power of persistence can’t be emphasized enough. If you want massive success, you will have to take massive action, and this can’t usually be achieved instantly. You will have to be persistent, and make sure you are taking some action toward realizing your purpose in life each day.

Real success will never be achieved without persistence. But some very persistent people don’t ever achieve success. Why is this? Simple. Persistence will not work if you’re not doing the right thing.

I’m not talking about finding out what works and chipping away at it. That’s a great idea, but even that kind of persistence won’t work if it isn’t “you.” It takes a lot of effort and energy to put the power of persistence to work for you, but it isn’t a burden if you’re doing something that means a lot to you.

If you’re going after your dreams and doing what you love to do, then you can easily be persistent and motivated. But if what you are trying to achieve doesn’t match with your talents and passion, you will find it almost impossible to maintain a sufficient level of persistence and motivation.

That’s why it’s so important to start by discovering your purpose in life. Know what you love, and design your life based on that. You have come to this life for a purpose. Energy flows in the path of least resistance, so if you choose the path of your particular purpose and passion, you will find the power of persistence working for you naturally.

Chose the path that’s right for you, and then persist into you get where you want to go.

If you’re trying to do something that sucks your energy and turns you off, you will suffer a lot, and never find satisfaction.

Living a purposeful life is the only true path to achieving success and satisfaction. Imagine what it would be like if:

• • You live with passion.

  • You have a meaning for your life and work.

  • You make a difference in the world.

  • You excel at what you do.

  • You do what you love and love what you do.

It’s safe to say that purposeful living is the secret ingredient to achieving success. Knowing your purpose will help you to take bold massive action steps that will help you to get where you want to be. Your life purpose will provide you with the ultimate power of persistence.

Find out what it is you want, and why you want to achieve it. They map out an action plan to get you there. You’ll find the power of persistence working on your behalf without any conscious effort on your part.