Persistence And Success

“Nothing in the world
can take the place of Persistence.
Talent will not;
nothing is more common
than unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not;
unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.
Education will not;
the world is full of educated derelicts.
Persistence and determination alone
are omnipotent.
The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved
and always will solve the problems
of the human race.”

Terry Starbucker recently posted this quote
from Calvin Coolidge
and I thought I’d post it too.

Why?

Because it is the middle of July,
and
the weather is wonderful.
Non-business building friends
are skipping off work
and taking it easy.

I could also
except one of my pen names
is close to breaking out
and what I do
this summer,
this month,
this DAY,
will make a difference
to my long term success.

Persist.
Succeed.