[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Persistence: The Commonality of Champions\n\nLook upon history, and you’ll find that the notable quality that exists in all champions is persistence.\n\nThe path you walk will not always be easy, but you have to continue to persist. Even in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, you must keep putting one foot in front of the other, because there are lessons to be learned along the way, all of which will support your success.\n\nWhen you are solution-oriented, you focus on the possibilities, not the impossibilities. In truth, nothing is impossible, and change is inevitable. Knowing this, you can take persistent steps in faith, with the wisdom that nothing stays the same, and at some time in the future your current obstacles will dissolve.\n\nThe most important thing to remember about persistence is to trust your own intuition. Don’t listen to the critics and silence the self-doubt. If you have a feeling that something is going to work, even if everyone says it won’t, persist in your goal until you achieve it. There is core genius in you - and that is the stuff that champions are born from.\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]
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[music] Hello, and welcome to the Accountability Coach podcast, where we will discuss topics, ideas, questions, and issues related to having a totally balanced and successful life. This is Ann Bakrak. Today we're going to talk about persistence, the commonality of champions. Look upon history, and you'll find that the notable quality that exists in all champions is persistence. The path you walk will not always be easy, but you have to continue to persist. Even in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, you must keep putting one foot in front of the other, because there are lessons to be learned along the way, all of which will support your success. Whenever you confront an obstacle or roadblock, step back and emotionally detach yourself from the situation. It's much easier to think of ways to go around, under or over the obstacle when you let go of the frustration. This may take some practice, but try this exercise. Imagine a friend is the one facing the challenges, or challenge, and you are simply providing ideas on how to help them overcome the obstacle. When you are solution-oriented, you focus on the possibilities, not the impossibilities. In truth, nothing is impossible, and change is inevitable. Knowing this, you can take persistence steps in faith with the wisdom that nothing stays the same, and at some time in the future, your current obstacles will dissolve. Let's talk about some quick facts about persistence. It took approximately 10,000 experiments before Thomas Edison successfully invented the light bulb. What does he have to say about persistence? He quotes, "Our greatest weaknesses lie in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." Long before becoming the lead singer in REO Speedwagon, Kevin Cronin was determined to have made it big. At a young age, he went to go see an influential movie producer, only to get turned away. Kevin was so confident in his talent that he didn't let that producer's rejection get to him for one second. In fact, he was convinced that the producer's tape player must not have been working properly, because if it had, the producer would have recognized Kevin's talents immediately. He kept pursuing his passion and eventually landed with REO Speedwagon, bringing the band into the mainstream music scene. Over the years, they've sold more than 40 million records and charted 13 top 40 hits. When 19-year-old Rick Little wanted to start a program in high schools that would teach kids how to deal with their feelings, handle conflict, clarify life goals, and communicate effectively, he was turned down by more than 155 organizations. Finally, the Kellogg Foundation gave him $130,000, but that wasn't enough. He was persistent and eventually received $65 million in funding. The second largest funding in U.S. history to create the International Youth Foundation. How's that for persistence? In 1998, Google Founders, Sergey Brin and Larry Page approached Yahoo and suggested a merger. Yahoo executives politely declined and suggested they continue working on their "little school project" and come back when they were all grown up. 10 years later, Google is worth an estimated $140 billion. That surpasses Intel, Coke, McDonald's, as well as other corporate moguls, including Yahoo. Just for a moment, think about how their persistence impacted the world of search engines as we know it. What's the lesson here? You should never, never give up. However, there are times when it may be appropriate to refocus your persistence in a new direction. How do you know when it's the right time to change course? If you absolutely cannot live without what passionately consumes you, then do not give it up. The problem is never your passion. It is only the manner in which you are trying to make it happen. So, try a different approach. Think of a creative solution. However, if you can live without it, then passion is not what is driving you. When passion is not driving you, it's not something that you really want. Perhaps you have trained yourself to want what someone else wants for you. Go back to your list of goals and reconnect with the goals that really drive you. Old goals don't match new priorities and/or values. We all know that people change. Where you are in life determines what's important to you. It's okay that you refocus your persistence on a new goal that is in alignment with your new priorities or values. Don't be afraid to let go of old goals that don't resonate with your new evolution. Just be sure you're letting go of them for the right reason. In other words, be sure you're not letting go of something you really love just because you're fearful it will never happen. When your persistence is really stubborn, be clear. Persistence is not the same thing as stubbornness. Are you being persistent because you really want it? Or are you refusing to let it go because you are somehow mistaking it for failure? If you don't want it, let it go. That's not failure. Make room for new goals. You may have several goals in life and that's the way it should be. But which ones are the most important to you? It's a good idea to first focus your persistence on the goals that carry the highest level of desire. As you achieve your most desired goals, you can re-prioritize the remaining goals, delete them, or add new goals as it suits you. Scattering your focus among several goals will not allow you to apply persistence effectively. Periodically, evaluate your goals and re-prioritize or delete old goals to make way for the new ones. The most important thing to remember about persistence is to trust your own intuition. Don't listen to the critics and silence the self-doubt. If you have a feeling that something is going to work, even if everyone says it won't, persist in your goal and tell you achieve it. There is core genius in you, and that is the stuff that champions are born from. My hope for our time together is that you got some value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful, personally and professionally. Take advantage of the complementary special report called keys to working less, making more money, and having a more balanced life by going to www.accountabilitycoach.com. Join the inner circle. It's free and receive 10% off on all products and services, in addition to having access to many complementary assessments and resources, so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want. So you can ultimately have the life you truly desire. Get started today by going to www.accountabilitycoach.com and join the free inner circle. Aim for what you want, each and every day. Until next time, make it a great day. Today and every day. Thanks for listening. 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