In case you don't know what perseverance is, it's the continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, discouragement, obstacles, or opposition.

Perseverance is a tenacious trait unlike <a href="https://judythewriter.wordpress.com/2014/08/27/perfectionism-one-word-wednesday/" target="_blank">perfectionism</a>, which we looked at last week. One is an obstacle to progress. The other leads to success.

I believe perseverance can override perfectionism.

So does <a href="http://holleygerth.com/" target="_blank">Holly Gerth</a>. She says so in this lovely graphic.

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If those words aren't motivation enough to be persistent and persevere,   check out these links to see how perseverance can actually work.

<a href="http://www.growthink.com/content/7-entrepreneurs-whose-perseverance-will-inspire-you" target="_blank"> 7 Entrepreneurs Whose Perseverance Will Inspire You</a>

<a href="http://myventurepad.com/budbilanich/34399/50-famous-people-who-failed-their-first-attempt-career-success" target="_blank">50 Famous People Who Failed at Their First Attempt at Career Success</a>

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