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Is Perseverance Innate or Learned?
By Roseanna Leaton
Introductory comments by Royane Real
Why is it that some people have a lot of perseverance and keep working towards their goals? Why do other people give up quickly on their goals as soon as the encounter the slightest problem? What is the key to perseverance towards our goals?
To tell the truth, I have often been among the group that lacks perseverance and gives up very easily. I looked upon those people who were able to set clear goals and pursue them, and I would wonder - "Where do they get the confidence? Where do they get the energy?"
I definitely was definitely lacking in confidence and perseverance towards my goals.
In my case, I had problems in accomplishing goals because I suffered from depression, the kind of depression where everything seemed pointless. I also had no confidence, I was very shy, and I had no self esteem.
I still have a lot of difficulty accomplishing goals, even goals that are very important to me. That is why I am putting a lot of articles on my website that offer help in accomplishing goals, specifically for people that have a hard time accomplishing anything.
How do we get ourselves motivated and get things done? How do we keep persevering? How do we get the success we really want?
In the following article, the author Roseanna Leaton points out the fact that many adults have differing reactions when they face obstacles on their path to achieveing their goals. In this article, she suggests the use of hypnosis downloads as a way to develop the quality of perseverance.
( The above introductory comments are by Royane Real. Sign up today for my free, no obligation self improvement newsletter in the box on the left ! )
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Feature article
Is Perseverance Innate or Learned?
By Roseanna Leaton
What makes some people keep going when most others have become dejected, exhausted and disillusioned about their chances of ultimate success?
What is going on in the inner workings of one's mind which makes them know that they should keep going when the far easier and the apparently more sensible option is to step back and retire gracefully with a crooked smile pasted upon your face?
Some would say you learn to be tough and dogged about things through example and experience; others believe that perseverance is a characteristic which we are all born with, although negative experience has the ability to beat it out of us.
Looking at both of these views from the perspective of having a glass that is half full, as opposed to half empty, one can surmise that either way, perseverance CAN be learned; Because, even if an innate perseverance has been depleted for whatever reason, it is still somewhere deep inside, hidden and yet awaiting its recovery and glorious re-emergence.
What makes a child keep on trying to stand up and walk? After all, each and every one of us must have fallen on to our bottoms a thousand times during this learning curve! Doesn't this tell us that we do have a natural talent to persevere? And what makes a child learn a language which has so many complexities and keep going until they have it mastered?
You and I did have the grit to persevere when we were 1 and 2 and 3 years of age...it was there, be it innate or learned...and so we all have the potential to persevere at any age, throughout any circumstances, and achieve the success which we so desire.
And desire goes hand in hand with perseverance. As Abraham Lincoln said "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing".
Your own desire or willingness to pursue your goal is a key factor here. A burning desire charges you with enthusiasm, and enables you to see opportunities which others may miss; it turns you into an optimist as opposed to a pessimist.
There are many well known visionaries who have succeeded despite major disadvantages. Beethoven was deaf; Thomas Edison had a learning problem, as did Albert Einstein, whilst Vincent Van Gogh was mentally ill.
These people had vision, they could see, hear, touch and feel the success they sought, before they found the right path. They could imagine the end result in which they were in pursuit, and this was the fuel which stoked the fire of their enthusiasm and desire, which in turn fed their perseverance.
When one is running out of steam, or feels low on juice, they have in fact simply lost their vision.
The key to perseverance is in hanging on to your vision, thereby training your brain for success. Everyone can learn to do this, and hypnosis is an invaluable asset, because it allows access to the inner workings of your mind.
Hypnosis is a vehicle which transports you back to that stage of life when it was easier to learn new things, when your subconscious mind is open to suggestion.
You can regain that perseverance you had when you were learning to walk, and to talk. You can learn to turn your vision into reality with the help of hypnosis downloads.
Roseanna Leaton, specialist in hypnosis downloads for motivation and success.
With a degree in psychology and qualifications in hypnotherapy, NLP and sports psychology, Roseanna Leaton is one of the leading practitioners of self-improvement. You can get a free hypnosis download from http://www.RoseannaLeaton.com and peruse her extensive library of hypnosis downloads.
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