A Word About Persistence...

ROLCAM · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:19 am Post subject: A Word About Persistence...

A Word About Persistence...

Of all the qualities that contribute to an accomplished life, none is more important than persistence. Intelligence, knowledge, connections, luck - they are all important ingredients in the stew of success, but persistence is the stock.

Here's a little story about persistence - or the lack thereof: A few years ago, I attended a conference where about 200 would-be copywriters had assembled to learn more about the direct-mail business and make contacts. JT, the publisher of a large direct-mail company, invited the crowd to contact her if they wanted to try out for freelance positions.

Shockingly, only eight of the 200 came up to her after her speech and signed up for the opportunity. Imagine that - 192 out of 200 were too busy, scared, lazy, or whatever to take advantage of the kind of career opportunity that comes only once or twice in a lifetime. The eight who did respond were asked to send JT writing samples. Only one person did!

Keep this story in mind the next time you feel you are competing against too many people.
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Roland Camilleri

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Sydney , Australia.