The Importance of Persistence

"I never lost a game I just ran out of time", Joe Motanna Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback.

I love this quote because it speaks to the idea of persistence. The other underlying message I read in this quote is the journey is as important as the result. The important things in life are usually hard. It takes work, commitment and sacrifice. In my experience it usually takes longer than any of us would like. However, if you maintain faith and keep at it you will win. The good thing about life is that there is no final whistle until you blow it. You may have to call a rain delay or postpone a game until the next day because of darkness. That doesn't mean the game is over. Take the break to walk away, give yourself a breather maybe even a dose of smelling salts. When the battery is re-charged you can start up again.

The other message is that you can learn so much along the way. We are always so quick to want to get through it. "Let me just get thru this, just let it be over" Don't wait and hope for the whistle to blow, understand that the longer the game goes on the more you will learn. The better prepared you will be the next time around.

The quick and easy never really works.

Please share with me your impressions and thoughts or quotes you find inspiring.