Podcast #3: Be Patient And Don’t Give Up Too Early
13 Comments June 19, 2009 / Posted in Podcast
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Patience Is The Key
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Too many people gave up way too early before they can achieve any success. Always remember success is not sprint, it is a marathon and only those who have patience and perseverance will reach the finishing line. I hope you enjoy the podcast and I will talk to you in the comment section.
Cheers,
Vincent
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Hey Vincent,
It’s good to hear you’ve been blogging for a while. I myself know how challenging it can be to keep the stream of articles flowing.
I’m currently in a huge mess because of procrasination. I put off little things until they cause major damage. This podcast is a little reminder that I need to press on. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Long.
You’re so right. Some people (a lot of people!) give up too early. Patience is something I really need to work on so I will definitely be listening to this podcast. Thanks!
Patience is something i’ve learned as I’ve become older. When I was younger I was extremely impatient and it showed in my interactions with everybody.
Nice Podcast.
It is true that patience and perseverance are important.
However, I’ve realised constantly taking action towards your goal is also important.
As patience may leads to inactivity. Which is not a healthy sign.
Btw, are you a student of Yaro?
@Long,
Press on and remember that sometimes giving up too soon will waste all your previous effort. It seems like you keep a blog too and I wish you luck on your blog.
@Srinivas Rao
I am the same as you. I am really impatient when I was in my teens. But I’m learning to be more patient and I’m much better now too.
@Louis
Consistent action is always important. Failing to take consistent action means that we will not be able to harness the power of momentum which can help “snowball” our way to success.
To your question, yes, I’m a student of Yaro.
Cheers,
Vincent
That’s really cool. Which program? Blog Master Mind?
Hey Vincent! The example of the blogging world is spot on. Seth Godin points out the trend called ‘The Dip’, which is the point where things are the toughest. When people do pass by this stage, that’s when success manifests itself.
Thanks Vincent! I’ve been having some doubts about my blog these past few days and this really helped me!
@Vincent
Great podcast! I’m completely with you on being patient and never giving up too early.
“I do not think there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.” – John D. Rockefeller
One of the guarantees in life is that the universe will certainly put you through multiple challenges and obstacles to test your self-belief and your commitment to your goals.
The choice of the majority is to give up because that’s an easier way out. But highly successful people will always find ways to get around, over, or through the obstacles and persevere until they succeed.
@Bud
Hey mate, you shouldn’t have doubts about your blog. You’ve got a great blog! Keep rocking!
Cheers~
Mark
@Bud
I agree with Mark. You are doing great for your blog.
Why are you having doubts?
@Louis
I’m into the Blog Mastermind program.
@Celes
I had read The Dip too and I totally love it! Seth Godin did a great job with the diagrams and couldn’t agree more with what he had said.
@Bud
You are doing well and things will be fine if you keep on blogging and testing new ways to gain traction. I wish you luck in your blog and happy blogging mate.
@Mark
I love that quote by John D. Rockfeller. I agree with what you had said. Giving up is the easy way out and most people did it to avoid facing tougher challenges. Sometimes I think I’m lucky to be blogging about personal development as I can always learn again from every article I that I had wrote.
Cheers,
Vincent
I really like this post because it can be applied to anything. Giving up is the only 100% sure way you will fail. If you never give up, you never know what can happen.
Keep up the good work! I like that idea of the bamboo shoot ^^