PERSEVERANCE
Perseverance: steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties,
obstacles, or discouragement.
We say the word often....we persevere here....we persevere there....but then comes along that 'thing' in our life, either voluntary or involuntary, where the TRUE essence of perseverance is exposed. As I launched into 2012, I have been faced with not one, but two such 'things' requiring the most highest caliber of perseverance.
Causing me to ask....
When does perseverance become stupidity?....I really don't know the answer to that. Cause sometimes to keep proceeding toward a goal that is chock full of difficulties, obstacles and discouragement......really seems stupid!!!
So lets talk about that one 'thing' I went public with in the previous blog....The bodybuilding/figure competition.....I announced to my family last night that I was withdrawing from the competition....yup, quitting. They were in disbelief and they all seemed so disappointed, and of course each one of them said to me, "what about Persevere-Believe-Win??
When I announced it to Eddy (you remember Eddy my trainer...) he wouldn't take NO (Withdraw) for an answer. (This solidified my belief in the importance of seeking motivation on a regular basis from an outside source.) We went through each one of my excuses for wanting to withdraw. We discussed the tie in with my Primo mission, to motivate and inspire others to be motivated and inspired and how it can only enhance The Primo Lady's story. We discussed how I had invested so much physically, emotionally, and financially already....how can I turn back now? We then went through each one of the problems I was having and found a solution.
SOLUTIONS -- They are there, but when you set your mind on giving up because something is getting too hard, it is so easy to not seek the solutions and just say "It can't be done".
OBSTACLES -- All great goals will have obstacles....walls that will stop us in our track. Do we turn around and walk away or do we find a way to get over that wall?? You know the answer.
I told my kids that momma was back on for the competition, I realized at that moment that this first hand look at perseverance was a gift I could not deny them.
This 2 sec vid was taken right after Eddy got me over my wall......
We say the word often....we persevere here....we persevere there....but then comes along that 'thing' in our life, either voluntary or involuntary, where the TRUE essence of perseverance is exposed. As I launched into 2012, I have been faced with not one, but two such 'things' requiring the most highest caliber of perseverance.
Causing me to ask....
When does perseverance become stupidity?....I really don't know the answer to that. Cause sometimes to keep proceeding toward a goal that is chock full of difficulties, obstacles and discouragement......really seems stupid!!!
- I go to bed at night and think...this is it... I can't do this any more
- My first thought when I wake up is..... today is my last day
- This is so much harder than I ever anticipated
- This is so much less rewarding than I anticipated
- This is so discouraging
- This is sooo time consuming
- This is costing way more than I ever imagined
- This is taking me away from what I'm really suppose to be doing
- I'm doing 'this' as an excuse to not have to do 'that'
- This is a waste of time
- I need to quit
- what's the point?
So lets talk about that one 'thing' I went public with in the previous blog....The bodybuilding/figure competition.....I announced to my family last night that I was withdrawing from the competition....yup, quitting. They were in disbelief and they all seemed so disappointed, and of course each one of them said to me, "what about Persevere-Believe-Win??
When I announced it to Eddy (you remember Eddy my trainer...) he wouldn't take NO (Withdraw) for an answer. (This solidified my belief in the importance of seeking motivation on a regular basis from an outside source.) We went through each one of my excuses for wanting to withdraw. We discussed the tie in with my Primo mission, to motivate and inspire others to be motivated and inspired and how it can only enhance The Primo Lady's story. We discussed how I had invested so much physically, emotionally, and financially already....how can I turn back now? We then went through each one of the problems I was having and found a solution.
SOLUTIONS -- They are there, but when you set your mind on giving up because something is getting too hard, it is so easy to not seek the solutions and just say "It can't be done".
OBSTACLES -- All great goals will have obstacles....walls that will stop us in our track. Do we turn around and walk away or do we find a way to get over that wall?? You know the answer.
I told my kids that momma was back on for the competition, I realized at that moment that this first hand look at perseverance was a gift I could not deny them.
This 2 sec vid was taken right after Eddy got me over my wall......
Find Your Inner Strength, Embrace your challenges, work hard, persevere, believe, win..........Find Your Primo!!
Happy Valentines Day! Remember, Primo loves to Love! <3 <3
....It's a beautiful thing!
Posted by The Primo Lady at 2/14/2012 7:13 PM 
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