Quotes about Persistence
Small actions, made consistently, lead to big changes.
— John Maxwell
Let me help you by telling you something you need to know. You won't do well the first time you do anything. You don't know what you're doing when you start. Nobody is good at the beginning of doing something new. Get over it.
— John Maxwell
Anything worth having is going to be a struggle. Commitment doesn't come easy, but when you're fighting for something you believe in the struggle is worth it. 1. Count the price of the prize. 2. Decide if you're willing to pay. 3. Commit.
— John Maxwell
Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger.
— John Maxwell
People who fail forward are able to see errors or negative experiences as a regular part of life, learn from them, and then move on. They persevere in order to achieve their purpose in life.
— John Maxwell
Everything worthwhile is uphill.
— John Maxwell
Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
— John Maxwell
If you've done something for one year—look at it carefully. If you've done it for two years—look at it with suspicion. If you've done it for five years—stop looking at it and do something to change it.
— John Maxwell
Anything really worthwhile in life takes time to build.
— John Maxwell
Persian poet Saadi instructed, "Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy." That's wise advice. Most people never realize how close they are to achieving significant things, because they give up too soon. Everything worthwhile in life takes dedication and time. The people who grow and achieve the most are the ones who harness the power of patience and persistence.
— John Maxwell
The starting point of all achievement is drive, determination, and desire.
— John Maxwell
The solution is to develop a bias for action. Don't think, Can I? Instead think, How can I?
— John Maxwell