The Promise of Persistence

Perfection, in any endeavor, is simply impossible. It is only through persistence that we achieve our goals.

By continually chip, chip, chipping away at our goals, one day and one choice at a time, the promise of persistence is success—turning our dreams into reality with our tenacity.

Benjamin Franklin said, "Energy and persistence conquer all things." This is certainly true for weight loss and for weight maintenance, but is also true for any worthwhile goal.

In fact, I believe that "failure" is more aptly described as a lack of persistence. After all, you cannot "fail" at something unless you just stop trying.

Consider the following quote from Calvin Coolidge:

"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated failures. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."

So never give up, never quit, never surrender. Fulfill your promise of persistence!