The Five Enemies of Perseverance

From John Maxwell’s Talent Is Never Enough

The Five Enemies of Perseverance

1. A Lifestyle of Giving Up
a. If you desire to be successful and to maximize your talent, you need to be consistent and persistent.
b. Talent without perseverance never comes to full fruition.
2. A Wrong Belief That Life Should Be Easy
3. A Wrong Belief That Success Is A Destination
a. Pat Riley—“Complacency is the last hurdle any winner, any team must overcome before attaining potential greatness. Complacency is the success disease: it takes root when you’re feeling good about who you are and what you’ve achieved.”
4. A Lack of Resiliency
a. Jerry West—“You can’t get much done in life if you only work on the days you feel good.”
5. A Lack of Vision