The Power of Persistence: Achieving Your Dreams
Taking action, finding joy, and defining success on your own terms
Introduction
- You can fail at what you don't want, so take a chance on doing what you love
- Without commitment, you'll never start; without consistency, you'll never finish
- 99% of people are not willing to do what it takes to make their dreams come true
Overcoming Challenges and Defying Limitations
- When others say 'it can't be done', hear 'it can be done'
- When others say 'no', hear 'yes'
- When others say 'it's impossible', hear 'it is possible'
Intentionality and Drive
- Have a clear sense of intentionality and real drive and purpose
- Define your daily actions, words, and mindset towards your legacy
- Be a greater threat to progress than hardship
Finding Purpose and Meaning
- Having a problem worth solving gives a reason to get out of bed
- Struggles and hard work bring great rewards
- Execution is a fact, not just a feeling
Self-Reflection and Growth
- Learn from failures and reflect on your own mistakes
- Define yourself by lessons learned, not by failures
- Tragedy can be a source of growth and appreciation
Action and Consistency
- Take action and avoid procrastination
- Maintain a balance between action and thinking
- Consistency and perseverance lead to success
Happiness vs. Joy
- Happiness is result-dependent, joy is a constant
- Joy comes from doing what we are meant to do
- Define yourself by what you are not to discover who you are
Defining Success and Prioritizing Yourself
- Define your own definition of success
- Prioritize your own well-being and character
- Don't spend time with anything that goes against who you want to be
The Power of Hard Work and Dedication
- Hard work brings great rewards
- Be relentless in the pursuit of your goals
- Put in the work, dream about it, visualize success
Conclusion
- Live life to the best of your ability
- Continuously evolve and adapt
- Leave a positive impact in the world