The Road of Perseverance – Being CLUTCH
Perseverance is undoubtedly an important aspect of success despite your title or status in life. The saying “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” means that few individuals are able to achieve great things without first overcoming obstacles that stand in their way. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a manager, or an experienced executive you will be challenged and sometimes you will fail. These instances seem to be omnipresent don’t they? Perhaps they stand out to us because adversity is an accepted fact of life for most and relating and understanding is like case method, by studying how someone you admire managed obstacles provides valuable lessons for you. Clarity in these moments is your greatest advantage. Think of these situations as moments designed to increase self-awareness, instill confidence and build character because these are the gifts they leave behind, potentially. Like the discipline involved with communicating effectively, perseverance is also a skill. Your ability to understand and effectively deal with what stands between you and attaining your goal is akin to a rite of passage marking your progress from one stage to another – one that is made easier by a 6-step process I developed for coaching called
