21 Habits of Happy People
17. Persistence - “Never give up. Face each new challenge with the attitude that it will bring you one step closer to your goal. You will never fail, as long as you never give up. Focus on what you want, learn the required skills, make a plan to succeed and take action. We are always happiest while pursuing something of value to us.”
In 2008, the year preceding what will go down on record as the worst year of my life, I was climbing the stairs while the Oscars were on. I wasn’t watching. I had a basket full of laundry and plenty to get done before Monday morning. But as luck or coincidence would have it, I crossed the living room with my basket right at the moment when Jon Stewart was escorting a woman back on to the stage.
Marketa Irglova came back to the podium to give her acceptance speech for the Oscar for Music (Original Song). I never forgot what she said because I transcribed her words with a Sharpie onto the monitor my computer. As if speaking only to me, she said, “Fair play to those who dare to dream and never give up.” Those were words to live by and I did live by them. Even when my dreams seemed ridiculous and most people had many logical reasons for me to look in anew direction, I could not give up. My persistence kept me alive. My belief allowed me to overcome incredible adversity. Marketa’s words were a strong daily reminder to keep the faith.
It is true, you will never fail as long as you never give up. It is even more true that you will never fail as long as you never give up on yourself. In the end we must listen to our heart as it always knows the way.
Namaste!
Bianca
This personal blog was written by Bianca Pittoors. You may “share” it in its entirety. I respectfully request that you respect it as the intellectual property that it is. Thank you! All photos by Bianca Pittoors unless noted otherwise.
Bianca Pittoors & Marc Langis are Bianca Basso. Creators of original music, they are distinctive in their contemporary style.
17. Persistence - “Never give up. Face each new challenge with the attitude that it will bring you one step closer to your goal. You will never fail, as long as you never give up. Focus on what you want, learn the required skills, make a plan to succeed and take action. We are always happiest while pursuing something of value to us.”
In 2008, the year preceding what will go down on record as the worst year of my life, I was climbing the stairs while the Oscars were on. I wasn’t watching. I had a basket full of laundry and plenty to get done before Monday morning. But as luck or coincidence would have it, I crossed the living room with my basket right at the moment when Jon Stewart was escorting a woman back on to the stage.
Marketa Irglova came back to the podium to give her acceptance speech for the Oscar for Music (Original Song). I never forgot what she said because I transcribed her words with a Sharpie onto the monitor my computer. As if speaking only to me, she said, “Fair play to those who dare to dream and never give up.” Those were words to live by and I did live by them. Even when my dreams seemed ridiculous and most people had many logical reasons for me to look in anew direction, I could not give up. My persistence kept me alive. My belief allowed me to overcome incredible adversity. Marketa’s words were a strong daily reminder to keep the faith.
It is true, you will never fail as long as you never give up. It is even more true that you will never fail as long as you never give up on yourself. In the end we must listen to our heart as it always knows the way.
Namaste!
Bianca
This personal blog was written by Bianca Pittoors. You may “share” it in its entirety. I respectfully request that you respect it as the intellectual property that it is. Thank you! All photos by Bianca Pittoors unless noted otherwise.
Bianca Pittoors & Marc Langis are Bianca Basso. Creators of original music, they are distinctive in their contemporary style.
