Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other. –Walter Elliot
Perseverance is often misunderstood as a single heroic act, but Walter Elliot’s wisdom flips the script. It’s not about one exhausting marathon—it’s about a series of sprints, each moving you closer to your dreams. Think about it: every big achievement in life is made up of small, determined efforts. That’s empowering! Only when you take first step, then only you can conquer the mountain.
Just like if someone decides to write a book, he/she will start by writing a page and then eventually finish the book. In the same way, you convert bigger challenges into small bite sized pieces and solve it to win the bigger picture. What’s better than feeling the thrill of small victories stacking up?
The beauty of this approach lies in its energy. Tackling life’s challenges as a series of short races brings focus, excitement, and joy. It gives you a chance to reset, recharge, and attack the next challenge with fresh determination. And when setbacks happen (because they will), you’re not crushed by the weight of a single long-term goal. You’re just rerouting to win the next lap.
This mindset isn’t just practical; it’s liberating. It means every effort matters and every day holds an opportunity to win. So, lace up and run your short races—one by one.
Empowering Tip: Set one goal, crush it, and repeat.
