Persistence and Perseverance
Probably more than any other business, I would say that everyone who is successful in the Internet Marketing business has demonstrated the quality of persistence. If persistence can be defined as “keep on keeping on,” that fits successful internet marketers to a “T’
So what is it about persistence and perseverance that has so caught the attention of man down through the ages? Because it works, that’s what.
Here is something from Ray Kroc the founder of McDonalds:
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful individuals with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.
There it is right there. No matter what happens, you are not beaten until you say you are beaten. The absolute worst thing that you can do is give up. You will never forgive yourself.
Vince Lombardi the great football coach:
Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.
So don’t quit. Most of us here, me included, are struggling to make a go of it on the internet with varying degrees of success. The examples of people who have made it are all around us so it can be done. Somebody said the other day “a Guru is just someone who started before you.” I believe that.
Here is Hank Aaron, who a lot of people think was the best hitter in baseball:
My motto was always to keep on swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging.
Keep swinging. We all know that it is the answer, don’t we? That is persistence. How about perseverance? According to Newt Gingrich:
Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.
I am sure many of us have spent hours trying to do something which is actually pretty easy, I know I have many times, but when you battle through it and it gets done the way you want it done, you forget how long it took. But if you give up on it, you feel frustrated and upset. That is the time to come back and get it done.
Donald Trump:
If you want something done you’ll find a way. If you don’t want something done you’ll find an excuse.
So there you are. Just remember:
As you make your way through life,
Let this ever be your goal.
Keep your eye upon the doughnut
And not upon the hole.
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Hi Brian,
I loved this post. It made me feel so good because I have been pushing this IM envelope for a couple years now. I won’t give up…
you can’t win if you give up and I have every intention of winning
Thanks for the inspiring words…I never tire of hearing these things…
Persistence and perseverence…two quality keywords!
Kathy
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 7:59 am
Hi Kathy, Thanks for your kind words. Keep on keeping on.
Regards, brian
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Hi Brian,
Great post. I completely agree with the message you are conveying here. If we want something enough we will keep on trying until we get it.
Good luck with the challenge!
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 8:02 am
Hey Mandy, Thank you for your comments. I think of you as “old reliable.” Yous are the best supporter of John Thornhill Masterclass strugglers.
Cheers, Brian.
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Hi Brian, good post. The worst thing about giving up is that in a year or two you’ll ask yourself “what if?”.
I have no intention of asking myself that. I remember years ago saying to my youngest brother “If it’s worth starting it’s worth finishing” and that is how i look at things.
Keep up the good work Brian,
Regards, Barry
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 8:05 am
Barry, Thanks for the comments. You are unfailingly supportive. Amazing, where do you get the energy?
Regards, Brian.
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Barry Wells Reply:
August 4th, 2010 at 5:11 am
Hi Brian, the new look is great. You’ll soon see the difference it makes my friend.
Barry
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 4th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Hi Barry, Man, I like this reply ‘thingy.’ Thanks again for pointing me at it.
This 100 blog challenge is gathering momentum, isn’t it?
There are some really first class posts on here. A lot of posters are taking time and coming in with some really useful contributions. This could be big.
Regards. Brian.
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Great post Brian,
I don’t know why – but your Ray Kroc quote reminded me of one by Theodore Roosevelt…
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”
So yeah – we should all keep on keeping on
Randy
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 8:19 am
Hi Randy, Thanks for the comments. Yeah, that is a great quote from Teddy Roosevelt. You can get inspiration from all over the place if you look for it.
Regards, brian
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Hi Brian,
Thanks for the post, it brought a smile to my face. I’ve been told the the man who started Kentucky Fried Chicken failed at many ventures throughout his life untiil KFC, when he was in his 70′s.
I always think about him as I make my way through life.
Have a great day,
Mike
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Hi Brian,
Thanks for the post, it brought a smile to my face. I\’ve been told the the man who started Kentucky Fried Chicken failed at many ventures throughout his life untiil KFC, when he was in his 70\’s.
I always think about him as I make my way through life.
Have a great day,
Mike
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 8:08 am
Hi Mike, Thanks for the comment. What a trip we are on, eh?
Regards, Brian.
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Hi Brian, very well put. I like your insights and the quotes from successful people you wrote. No matter how you slice it. It all comes down to how bad do you want it. This is the fuel for persistence.
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 1st, 2010 at 7:52 am
Hi Terry, Thanks for the welcome comment. It looks as if the 100 blogs challenge if off and running.
Regards, Brian
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Hi Brian,
I completely agree with you on persistence and perseverance. Many times in life things become hard and it is easy to give up. I am not sure who originated this comment, but it fits with your post: “when the going gets tough, the tough keep going”!
Since we are all in the Internet Marketing Journey together, let’s give each other a push when we need it and a little encouragement will not hurt either. With that being said, you’re doing a great job and I will see you at the top of the mountain!
All the best!
Mark
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Hey Brian
Excellent post. You have given some great words of advice. Your right it is not easy to make money on the net despite many people preaching the opposite. I have just lost a large sum of money on a Network marketing venture it would be all too easy just to give up and walk away. Persistence is what we all need, to be successful and I love the analogy of keep on swinging the bat. The 100 challenge is a great way to share ideas and get to know new people.
As mentioned above you just need to find your “Why” if that is strong enough you can over come any obstacle. Good luck!
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Hi Brian,
A very Motivational Post you have here.
I LOVE it when you wrote “A Guru is just someone who started before you.”
And the Guru never quit til he become a Guru.
Persistence and perseverance are easier said than done. But there seems to be No Other ways we can achieve our goals without these 2Ps you post on your title. But I proposed to add one more to make it 3Ps as follow:
Persistence, Perseverance and Patience.
Cheers
Jason Ser
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Hi Jason, Thanks for the nice comments. Like you say, easier said than done but unless you can arrange to be born in the right bed there is no alternative (who said that, again?)
The 3 P’s! I like it.
Regards, Brian
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Hi Stan, Thanks for the comments. That’s a very nice Blog you have.
Good job.
Regards,
Brian
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Hi Brian
“If you want something done you’ll find a way. If you don’t want something done you’ll find an excuse.”
I’ve not heard that saying before but I think is great.
I think the more people we meet on this challenge the better because it will give us one more reason not to give up, after all so many people know us now I don’t think we would get away with giving up.
I also like “Keep on keeping on”
Gert
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 2nd, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Hi Gert, Thank you for the nice comments and also for posting that heartfelt blog of yours.
It is really very emotional.
Best wishes
Brian.
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Beats me Brian.
“…unless you can arrange to be born in the right bed there is no alternative”
Tell me please, who said that?
Cheers
Jason Ser
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Brian,
I have considered changing careers on several occasions during the last 10 years but have persisted because I enjoyed a lot of the elements of the job even if I didn\’t enjoy the management. Now, just recently new management has taken over and the place is so much different and it is such a joy to work there.
I know this is a little different from what you mentioned, but I persisted all the same because it is something I love doing. In the end I outlasted the boss and it has turned out for the best.
Michael.
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Hey Jason, “There is no alternative” came from Margaret Thatcher, the rest I cobbled together myself.
Cheers, Brian.
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Hi Michael,
By George, I think he’s got it.
Cheers, Brian.
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Hi Brian, i’m putting a twitter list together for the contributors to the 100 blog comment challenge.
Could you let me have your twitter name please so i can add you to the list.
Barry
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Hi Barry, My twitter name is bririp
Cheers, Brian.
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Hi Brian,
Funny how those old guys always knew what to say!! In any given situation, the old guys were always right!! (WHAT CHANGED????)
Great post about keeping on! just what I needed this evening when I wanted to go to bed early and stopped by to check out the challenge and thought to myself…..I could just read a few posts, leave a few comments and be on my way!
Gotta give a little!!
Take care and have a wonderful night!!
Lisa~
p.s. I really appreciate your honesty!
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 4th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Hi Lisa. Thanks for the nice comments.
I just checked your blog and I am surprised that you are going to bed at all never mind early. Do the days have longer than 24 hours in your neck of the woods? You are like the Watchmacallit Bunny. You keep on going.
Looking forward to your next blog.
Regards, Brian.
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Always good to read inspiring thoughts Brian.
I’m in the UK, so I haven’t heard of the Baseball player Hank Aaron, but I like his “keep on swinging” philosophy. I run marathons and my mantra is; whatever happens don’t walk, just “keep on running”.
I walked in a few marathons, but it doesn’t help, and then walking became an option and therefore a weakness. It took me a couple of years to get rid of that weakness, now when I get to the marathon start line I know I will run the whole way.
Good luck with the 100 comment challenge.
John
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 4th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Hi John, Thanks for the nice post.
Henry Aaron was known as “Hammering Hank” and he was something to see.
I am impressed with your commitment to your marathon running. It shows a strength of mind which will stand you in good stead in the Internet Marketing biz.
Best Wishes. Brian.
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Hi Brian
Great post.
This just about sums up my online career…persistence & perseverance.
There were many times when I just didn’t get it, I was frustrated and annoyed and sometimes sounded off – but I kept going.
I went past the point of no return after I’d sold my car and paid to do the Masterclass Course…so there was no way that I was going to quit…
I’m part time these days and still working hard and with more persistence & perseverance than ever… one day Rodney, we’ll be millionaires
Take it easy
cheers
Steve
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 4th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Hi Steve, Thanks for the post. I think that I am only now at the point where I “get it.” From now on I expect (hope) things will move faster.
All the wild promises of overnight riches tend to get you sidetracked for a while, but I think most of us on here, the 100 blog challenge, that is have realized that working for it is the way forward.
You are doing well and that is encouraging to the rest of us scufflers.
Regards. Brian.
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Hold it right there – you Mr. Ripley Intellectual Inventor!
It is entirely possible, nay probable – that no one has ever before piled up so many great concepts in the same manner you have. Hail, look how your smart concept pile is even attracting other smart concepts!
I shore do like the way you cheer All For One and One For All! I can hear you over all the other shouters, mister, but then again, this is your shack.
Hey, are those spurs yours?
Good one, friend.
Barry
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Hey Barry, Gee thanks. I think(?)
You know, this 100 blog challenge is proving to be a really great idea. There are some really cracking good blogs and comments and I am glad to come on here on a regular basis and mix it up with the lads and lassies. Speaking of which, the fair Jacinta is one smart cookie for coming up with this idea, eh?
Your writing style is unique and probably your walking, running, jumping and standing still style as well. Still style? What other kind is there?
Anyway, mate, thanks for the comments, you are a welcome addition to the ’100.’
Best wishes. Brian.
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Hi Brian,
“If you want something done you’ll find a way. If you don’t want something done you’ll find an excuse.” Donald Trump.
How true is that.
I come across hurdles all the time. I had to learn to jump.
I was on copyblogger earlier today. Brian Clark used the example of an ocean liner in his post today. A ship sets it’s course, it doesn’t quit at the first sign of choppy waters, it may deviate a little but for the most part it completes it’s journey.
This just sums up starting a internet business so well.
Pete
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Hi Pete, Thanks for the comments.
Yep, it’s a right old journey alright, Choppy waters is standard for this business.
I am struck by the way that everyone on this 100 challenge seems to have two things in common. Absolute determination and irrepressible cheerfulness.
It is good company to be in and I am glad that I am here.
Best Regards, Brian.
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Hi Brian,
At first all thing are difficult but they will become easier.
It would be so easy to give up sometimes when dissapointment and frustration set in … but then we have to live with ourselves.
So glad I am here, have met some awesome people.
Cheers
Bryan
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 8th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Hi Bryan,
Thanks for the comment. It gave me the chance to check your blog post on squeeze pages. That is a top quality post, Mate. Thank you for it. I will now start applying the suggestions therein.
Thanks, talk soon. Brian
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Hey Brian,
You are right…quitting is a habit…and one I struggled with unknowingly for years…lol:) Thanks for this post!
J
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Hi Jeremiah, Thanks for visiting. It’s an amazing journey we are on isn’t it? Your blog is very unusual and I am glad you part of the ’100′.
Best wishes, Brian.
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Hi Brian
A great post because it highlights the two most important things we need to be successful.
It really doesn’t matter how much we learn if we don’t exercise persistence and perseverance we will never make it.
Best wishes!
Stuart
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Hi Stuart, Thanks for checking in. You are a good example of what can be done. I got your ebook ‘Prints make profits 2′ and I am working at it. A good book. Well done.
Reards, Brian
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Hi Brian,
a winner never quits anda quiter never wins, I don’t know who said that but it reall makes sence. Have a read of Napoleon Hill’s think and grow rich Chapter 1 3 feet from gold.
Cheers
Rob
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Hi Rob, Napolean Hill wrote that book in 1918 and the principles outlined then are still valid today. He started the whole self help industry.
Thanks for the post.
Regards, Brian.
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Hi Brian,
We all have times in our lives online or offline when we are trying to succeed in a particular area of our lives and hit a brick wall. You have to learn from things and move on. Many times while I have been online my family particular my wife does not really understand it all and thinks I am wasting my time.
Many of use will fall into the bracket of average wage, and we are trying to use the internet to supplement our income or create our own home business. Well If it takes me 5 years online to be making a 6 figure sum. I am prepared to stay here for the long haul.
As I know that I will not be making that sort of money offline. This is a marathon and not a sprint and the quote “a Guru is just someone who started before you” is so right.
So keep at it and you will make it a success.
Thanks
Craig
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Hi Craig, Thanks for visiting and sharing what a lot of us are experiencing. It is easy to think that you are the only one having these problems, but as this ’100′ challenge is demonstrating, we are all battling away through the same difficulties. Knowing that alone is very encouraging and it has renewed my spirit.
I know it can be done and will be done.
best wishes, Brian.
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Hi Brian,
Been there, done that, got the T-shirt, still wear it sometimes too.
I know many guys who constantly work to achieve their goals and they all have something in common? Success!
I have varied success across the internet and believe I could do with a kick up the arse sometimes (and I do it) to get my motivation back.
I will never stop perusing my goals, but all work and no play?? We all have to find the balance or we get tired and sick of what we do.
Great post!
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 12th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Hi Daniel, Thanks for the comment.
This is a good reply from someone who knows what they are talking about.
This ’100 challenge’ is proving to be a source of a lot of wisdom and great ideas.
I am glad that you are part of it.
Best wishes, Brian.
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Hi Craig
I am part of the 100 comment challenge and I intend to visit 5 blogs a day. Yours was the first today and, it made me laugh because it was a perfect fit for what I am going through at the moment. Trying to write a guide to facebook is a nightmare, the closer you look the bigger Facebook gets! I was beginning to weaken and consider my options, thanks you have given me back my drive to get it done.
I used to think that the gurus had some mystic presence and were different from us, however having met some at my first event this year. You realise that they just like you and me, thus the excuse that they are somehow special is removed.
As you said, they all had persisitence. They found a system and stuck to it until it turned the corner, or as Sterling Valentine my mentor says, it hits its sweet spot.
all the best
look forward to seeing you soon in Vegas!
igor
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 12th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Hi Igor, I am not sure if you are writing to me or Craig but I am glad to hear from you whichever it is.
Good post and I like that analogy about the sweet spot. I keep thinking that I am just nearly there and that is what keep me going.
Regards, Brian.
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Hi Brian
Warm fuzzies. Nice blog. I like the content. Being new at this I haven’t even seen the scope yet. Let alone the best way to do it. That helps a lot.
Thanks
Alex
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 12th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Hi Alex, Thanks for checking in.
I would say read as many of the blogs as you can, they are packed with good ideas and very intelligent advice.
Regards, Brian.
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Hi Brian
Great post. EVERYONE encounters challenges. What differentiates successful people from failures is how they deal with them. Those that give up, fail. Those that keep trying, succeed.
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Hi Martyn, Thanks for the comments. I think this 100 Blog Challenge has proved to be a great idea and it shows that we are not alone in our difficulties in making this IM business work. It also shows it can be done by putting all the right elements together. With patience and determination we will get there.
Thanks also for the link.
Regards, Brian.
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Hi Brian, good post mate, and absolutely spot on!.
“There it is right there. No matter what happens, you are not beaten until you say you are beaten. The absolute worst thing that you can do is give up. You will never forgive yourself.”
Too many people become beaten and disillusioned in the things they want to do and achieve in life…and don’t even realise it is actually themselves who are to blame because instead of giving themselves permission to succeed they instead allow themselves to fail.
Yes a lot of people who do fail will blame themselves forever more, but more people still will blame anything that comes to mind, anything and anyone can be at fault but themselves.
It took me a while to realise the ’5 minute instant success business’ didnt actually exist for ‘newbies’, and after getting over my disappointment I became totally committed to making it on-line and set myself to the task of achieving it, for many of us it is a long road to becoming established marketers and earning a living from it, but all the hard work and frustration is worth it in the end because of the changes it brings to your life and the freedom you gain from being able to ‘live life on your terms’.
So Here’s to all the hard work and the benefits it will bring!
Cheers Brian
Pete Chapman
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Hi Pete, Long road is right and I think the point that we realize that ’100,000 dollars by sundown’ doesn’t exist is the point that we get what is needed to succeed.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write your insightful post.
Regards, Brian.
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Great advice Brian. It certainly helps to remember people who did not take no for an answer like the authors of Chicken Soup and J K Rowling. They got turned down many times before they finally scooped it!
Belief in yourself and persistence is the key.
Sandy
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Hello Sandy, Thank you for your comments and for adding your insights to this blog.
I am really impressed with the response to the 100 blog challenge. It seems as if the floodgates have opened and everyone was just waiting to contribute their thoughts.
Best Wishes, Brian
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Yeah Brian!
You make me want to work all night here on the 100 blog challenge. I am determined to get my 100! Nice quotes. I love quotes. A good way to get a point across too because it is advice already given by successful people in their fields. Nice Job.
Steve
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Hi Steve, Thanks for the nice comments.
This 100 blog challenge is very inspiring to me and it has proved to be a wildly successful idea. A lot of good ‘stuff’ and well worth reading.
Regards, Brian.
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Hi Brian
Great stuff now I am even more persistent and perseverant
thanks to your post and the comments.
The 100 comments is a long haul and we do need the above.
Enjoy the challenge.
Best wishes
Eamon
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Hi Brian:
Your blog post is awesome. Full of real embeded facts creating strength in our actions and making all of us successful and moving ahead with our heads up. Thank you for reminding me of persistance and perseverence as sometimes I give up and want to be a quitter because it is the easiest way. But then I was not born a quitter so I am here in 100 comments challanege. I started too late in this challenge, if I made it it is because of you and all others. I will like to read more similar posts from you. I can read lots of motivitial books bu this is a real live person and this is the best.
Take care
Fran Aslam
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Hi Brian!
Perfect post! Although I lost a LOT of my free time online
(8 years) learning, trying different methods to make money online and making COUNTLESS of mistakes online I NEVER gave up trying!
I like and really believe in Donald Trump´s quote: “If you want something done you’ll find a way. If you don’t want something done you’ll find an excuse”
This is 100% true and I confirmed it a few times.
If you are persistence in your online business then you WILL succeed. Success doesn’t come only with knowledge and some action.
Take care,
Andreas
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Hi Brian!
Perfect post! Although I lost a LOT of my free time online
(8 years) learning, trying different methods to make money online and making COUNTLESS of mistakes online I NEVER gave up trying!
I like and really believe in Donald Trump´s quote: \"If you want something done you’ll find a way. If you don’t want something done you’ll find an excuse\"
This is 100% true and I confirmed it a few times.
If you are persistence in your online business then you WILL succeed. Success doesn’t come only with knowledge and some action.
Take care,
Andreas
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Hi Brian
This is one of the PRIMARY reasons I personally think that people quit IM (or anything else for that matter that they have dreamt of pursuing).
The quotes are fantastic and overall a motivational blog post.
Keep it coming .. its nice to meet motivational folks like yourself.
Cheers!
Abizer
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Hi Brian,
So true what you say about persistence “if at first you don’t succeed, try try try again” and “never, never give up” or as Churchill once put it “keep b*******g on”!
Of course it is easier said than done but a challenge such as this seems to have inspired us to be even more supportive of our colleagues in this sometimes lonely business.
thanks again Brian, will call again soon.
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Richard
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Brian Ripley Reply:
August 19th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Hi Richard,
Thanks for the comments. That quote from Churchill is my favourite but I just didn’t know how to get it in without writing it out in full. This is a challenge and a half isn’t it, but it will taste all the sweeter when we get there. Best wishes to you and keep buttering (eh?) on.
Cheers, Brian.
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Hi Brian,
So true what you say about persistence \"if at first you don\’t succeed, try try try again\" and \"never, never give up\" or as Churchill once put it \"keep b*******g on\"!
Of course it is easier said than done but a challenge such as this seems to have inspired us to be even more supportive of our colleagues in this sometimes lonely business.
thanks again Brian, will call again soon.
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Richard
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Brian,
Love these quotes and your post! This is the kind of encouragement we all need.
Persistence and Determination absolutely will get you there!
All the best to your success.
Enjoy the 100 comment challenge!
Sally
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Hi Brian
Your article really hits a chord with me, totally inspirational. I can’t help but agree with you how important persistence and perseverance is, whether you are an Internet Marketer or not. It might take years or even decades before we succeed in anything, but as long as we persevere, success will be ours someday. Though I may not be already successful in what I’m doing, I’m also not someone who surrenders easily and say “I quit!”. Hence I know the day will come when I can sack my boss and enjoy the financial and time freedom I’m yearning for. I think the most important motivational factor to persevere is to always remember the initial dream and goal we have.
Hang in there!
Rgds
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Hello Brian,
This is powerful–”The absolute worst thing that you can do is give up. You will never forgive yourself.”
Your words remind me the things I gave up and not gave up in my past. Life is full with struggles and choices so it’s quite tempting to give up things easily especially when we are sitting in our comfort zone. Luckily we all have chance to pursuit our dreams if we are persistence and perseverance,like the quotes you mention from the founder of McDonalds : “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not…”
Thanks for sharing.
Connie
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Hi Brian,
Some fantastic quotes here and it just goes to show why there are only a hatful of really successful and wealthy Internet marketers or gurus whichever you prefer to call them. Because out of the thousands and thousands of IMers only a hatful have the persistance to make their dream become a reality.
I am still persisting at being one of them and these types of quotes really help motivate me further, great post thanks for sharing!
Steve Wilkins.
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Hi Brian
Definitely a truism never, never, never, ever give up! Certainly has been my motto in my short time online.
I think the other thing perseverance wise is to persevere with one idea, get it right and then move on to something else rather than chasing every shiny new object/idea.
Best wishes
Anne
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Great job on the site, it looks wonderful. I am going to bookmark it and will make sure to check often
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Brian!!!
I’ve bookmarked this post.
Haven’t seen so many good quotes in one place in a long time (…and man do I love a quote!…)
One along the same lines that I like is…
If you believe you can or you can’t, you’re probably right!
I use this all the time and tell my kids it all the time (…they’re only 7 and 2, poor souls…)
Anytime I’m felling a bit tired (…excuse…) or like I can’t do this anymore (…scared…), I’m popping back here.
Reach new heights
Nathan
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Hey Brian, those are inspiring quotes on perseverance. The one from Ray Kroc is a perfect summary. Other factors sure sound like they’re crucial, but without rock solid determination they’re useless.
I want to encourage everyone to keep focused on their dream and what motivates them to achieve it. Call the journey one big adventure and keep putting one foot in front of the other.
To Your Success,
Lauren
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Hi Brian,
Very inspiring post, love the doughnut and the hole analogy.
I agree we need to be persistent and to persevere if we are going to achieve our goals. Thanks for sharing this Brian as it has given me the encouragement to keep going and never give up.
Great to meet you on the challenge and I look forward to keeping in touch.
Regards,
Brian
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Great article,
The very act of not giving up is the key to success.
Keep up the hard work, longer than your competitors and you at least have that advantage, even if you might be worse at all else
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Hi Brian!
Great reminder here on persistence and perseverance. It’s sooo so important to keep at it and push through when things get tough. So many people just give up and think they can’t do it, when really they just needed to keep at it for a while longer to get there!
Thank you for this reminder!
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Brian. What a great post – some insightful and inspirational quotes to keep us mated when we face adversity and consider quitting. Ill be printing some out to get on the wall/noticeboard to remind me to keep swinging/pushing on!! All the best, Tom
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Battle of Britain time once more, time to think of all those fearless men, heroes, every one of them.
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Brian:
What an inspirational post! And all the lovely quotes you provided.
You are right…we must keep on keeping on. If persistence and determination will eventually make me successful, I’ll never give up.
I also especially like the quote about how quitting turns into a habit. I’ve never been a quitter; I don’t guess I’ll start now.
Thanks again,
Kat
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Brian Ripley Reply:
September 1st, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Hi Kat, Thanks for visiting. The response to the 100 blog challenge has been remarkable, hasn’t it?
We are all on the same journey here and the encouragement that I have found is amazing.
Best wishes.
Brian.
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Hi Brian,
Many thanks for your post.
Incidentally when I think of Ray Kroc and McDonalds I think of systems – if ever a company has succeeded on getting their systems right it’s McDonalds.
Through all my persistence over the last 10+ years one of the secrets, or maybe I should say realisations, has been the need to have rock solid systems in my internet marketing business.
There comes a time when your hobby turns into a business.
Can you take 2 weeks out of your business and see it run normally?
I believe most people make the break through when they understand they are running a business and it isn’t simply a website.
All the best.
Kind Regards
Andy
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Hi Brian,
Thank you for the words of wisdom and for compiling such a wonderful post. It made me smile but most importantly, keep at what I’m doing whether it’s blogging, article marketing or whatnot. Keeping in mind that making passion of what you’re doing and obsessively love it. Thanks for sharing!
Thu
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Hi Brian,
Excellent post and some terrific quotes, well done.
I started in this IM business at the beginning of the year and didn’t expect to make any money for the first year or two – well I haven’t been dissapointed!
It’s a business I have put hundreds of hours of work into, as have many others, and the only one I have ever worked at without any financial reward – yet.
Persistence is the only tool needed for success and if it takes me 5 years to achieve any tangible results then I will look back and think it was all worthwhile.
Regards,
Bill
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Hi Brian,
Excellent post and some terrific quotes, well done.
I started in this IM business at the beginning of the year and didn\’t expect to make any money for the first year or two – well I haven\’t been dissapointed!
It\’s a business I have put hundreds of hours of work into, as have many others, and the only one I have ever worked at without any financial reward – yet.
Persistence is the only tool needed for success and if it takes me 5 years to achieve any tangible results then I will look back and think it was all worthwhile.
Regards,
Bill
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Brian Ripley Reply:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Hi Bill, Thanks for visiting.
Your determination is inspiring and you are right of course. We will think it worthwhile when we get there.
That’s a good blog you have and you are getting a ton of feedback.
Well done.
Brian.
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Hi Brian
Great post & love the site.
I agree with your post. How many people have taken up IM and given up after a few weeks/months??
I’ve felt like that myself on occasion and in the past have given up on projects and in some cases regretted it afterwards.
However, since being on JT’s Masterclass I’ve not looked back and will keep going till i’m successful and can help others.
Stay healthy
Alex.
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Hi Brian,
You are so right on all points.
Being passionate is another great attribute we all need.
Being of healthy body is equally important. The net is the future and selling our uniqueness is very compelling.
Be yourself and never waiver from your goal, never.
I am part of the 100 comment challenge at http://theequest.com/?p=3018
Thanks for being you,
Pierre
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Brian:
This is an awesome post! I am persistent at not being persistent, does that count? Just kidding!
I loved the quotes from Hank Aaron (one of my favorite all time players – I’m an Atlanta Braves fan) and Newt Gingrich.
Sometimes we need to hear/read these of quotes to remind us about the things we already know but sometimes do not apply.
I can envision Donald Trump actually saying the quote you referenced then following it up with a “You’re Fired!”.
Anyway, thanks again for this great post!
Keep up the great work!
- Rick
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Hi Brian, What a great post! You’re sharing exactly what we all need to hear and the comments are fantastic. Your article also reminds me of other key qualities that are worth developing as an internet business owner like, tenacity, determination, and endurance in both a physical sense and an emotional sense. I’m a gonna keep swingin’ to. Be well, Steve D.
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Hi Brian, i’ve just popped back to tweet your blog but the twitter bookmark you have brings me back to your blog.
I’ve sent the tweet via bit.ly so it’s getting out there.
I see that you haven’t got gravatars on your blog: You may be interested in my latest blog post, i show you how to install them.
Catch up soon Brian,
R&R Barry
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Brian Ripley Reply:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Hey Barry,
Thanks yet again for the useful information. I am going over there to check out the gravatars.
Best wishes to you and yours,
Brian.
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Hello Brian,
Your site is looking great and I like your opt-in form…pretty cool! I was in John’s 2009 MasterClass and had life get in my way in a very big way.
After crawling out of the gutter (figuratively speaking), I jumped back on the horse for another ride in Internet Marketing. I’m still not there yet, but I’m going for it!
Have a great day and all the best!
Mark
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Hi Brian,
Great Quotes!!
In my early years I learned to quit. I learned to listen to the negative people said to me and do what they say, I learned not to believe in myself and that I could do or be better.
I was unhappy, I was miserable.
Then along came my daughter and I realised it isn’t about me anymore. It is about her and her future.
That is when I started to listen to the motivational talks again, be inspired by reading again, and to believe in myself again. Because if I didn’t believe in myself no one else was going to!
Plus I developed duck feathers. When ever some one puts me down or is negative to me trying to control me and squash me. I just shut off my hearing so I can’t hear them, I completely ignore what they are saying and use the words “OK if that is what you think”.
I only listen to me and those that have walked the talk!
And my quote that keeps me going:
“Where there is a will, there is a way!”
Keep up the challenge!
Cheers
Jacinta
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Hi Brian, I agree with your preposition here. I think this principle is not only applicable in marketing business only, this has to do also in every avenue of life. I convince that persistence is an effective motivational factor that would keep a person in moving forward. Thanks for giving light to this discussion. Hope quality discussions follow this post. Great job.
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Hi Brian,
Wonderful post! Loved it! I totally agree with everything you stated. Perseverance and persistence is the key to success. I most definitely have my eyes on the doughnut and not the hole! Thanks again!
Lorina Noble
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Hi Brian,
I Love the saying “If you want something done you’ll find a way. If you don’t want something done you’ll find an excuse.”
How true is that? I for one have a full array of excuses that come to mind whenever I don’t want to do something (washing up etc).
It seems the key to success is (desire) and to just keep going for it until you succeed no matter what anyone else thinks. You’ve not failed until you quit.
Thanks for a very motivational post – looking forward to more
Michelle
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Hi Brian
Thanks a lot for this post.
Today, this specific day, I needed to read this. Fortunately for me, after being tired of the work I already did, I decided to do a little more. And I really needed to read this.
Again, thanks a lot.
Cheers
Jorge
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I try to live by the thought that when the going gets rough, it means a breakthrough is right around the corner. So I can’t give up. I don’t want to miss that breakthrough.
Great articles. I enjoyed all of the wonderful quotes.
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Hi Brian,
Really great post and very timely for me. Going through thoughts of giving up and quitting have been active in my brain lately. That was until I wrote my blog post for the 100 Comments Challenge. I have had so many incredible supportive comments, so much helpful advice and really sincere comments. With the help and support of your family and friends your can achieve what your want but to be able to accept that help you have the WANT to achieve, you have to be persistent and you have to stick at it through thick and thin.
Thanks again for a great post, I will be back soon to check out the rest of your blog.
Take care.
Robyn
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Hi Brian, Great quotes from many great people. I think the key is determination first then perseverence bringing home the fact that ‘All things come to those that wait’ and if you can drag it closer and quicker then that’s the bonus.
Excellent post Brian
Keith
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Hello Bill,
Like your post, and those quotes are great, particularly liked the Donald Trump one, very true, so easy to find an excuse for failure rather than to keep going.
Good luck
cheers
Dave
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That is right you can never give up. Thanks for sharing
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“Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.”
I love that quote! IM is the most challenging thing I have ever done – even more that studying for my Masters Degree! There seems to be a bump in the road or an obstacle to climb every single day, but I’m still here and it’s good to see that others are too. I am part of a Mastermind Group and it’s great to have that support group who can give you a good kick up the backside every now and then!
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Brian Ripley Reply:
September 1st, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Hi Clare, Thanks for checking in. You are right about the difficulty of the challenge and the obstacles, but if others can do it, so can we.
Keep on trucking.
Regards, Brian.
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Hi Brian,
This made me laugh so much!
Im keeping my eye on the doughnut for sure.
I gave up the last time online, but this time I am in it for the long run.
My first visit to your blog, will be back again, Sally
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Brian Ripley Reply:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Hi Sally,
Congratulations on your recent success. You are demonstrating what “stick to it-ness will get you”
Thank for stopping by.
As we say in Newcastle. “Ya deeing alreet. Why aye.”
Regards, Brian.
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Hi
This is so true. It is so easy to quit and I have thought about it several times. Focus and determination is the way to go – I can and I will not I can’t and I won’t! We’ll all get there eventually, some sooner than others, but it’s not a race it’s your business.
Take Care
Barbara
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Ohhh – persistence!! I think that’s a great way to sum it all up. Some people give up so easily because things don’t happen over night. There will be a time when things WILL happen overnight, but only because you were persistent for months and years prior.
Thanks for this inspirational post.
Gwen
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Brian Ripley Reply:
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Hi Gwenn, Thanks for stopping by. You are right,you know. Persistance is easy to say but not easy to do.
It works, though.
Beat wishes, Brian
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Hi Brian,
I really enjoed the post and the quotes are so true. I have just finised reading Ray Kroc\’s book, he certainly had persistance, as does Donald Trump
The is an old saying… something like genius(or success) is 99% persperation and 1% inspiration
Great stuff
All the best
Vince
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Hi Brian
I love inspirational quotes. When I’m going through a difficult time online I head off to google and find me some to keep me going and remember…
Where there’s a will there’s a way.
Regards
Dawn Kay
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Hi Brian
Great post.
I know exactly how it feels, I’ve just posted on what feels like 1,000 blogs
Seriously, you’re spot on…keep on keeping on!
Best wishes
Mike
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Great quotes, and a great message! Quitting is always easier than persistence…but persistence is a key attribute to greatness! I love all the quotes, and will return to your blog…keep up the good work!
Thanks,
Patrick
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Hi Brian,
Very encouraging post. It may help many to persist when they feel like quitting.
Instead of quitting it’s way better to do some adjustments to work better and thus increase our chances in arriving at our goals.
Vance
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Your offer some wonderful quotes about staying the course. I agree that failure is only confirmed when we accept it and do nothing. I’m all for persistence – no matter what. Great job! Stopped by on my 11th hour visit for the 100 comment challenge.
Best,
Elizabeth
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Brian, I had forgotten about Lombardi’s quote. My high school coach used to harp on it constantly. Giving up is easy–seeing a project through, no matter how long it takes, is its own reward. Kind of like this challenge, I may not make the deadline, but I will get through the challenge and see what new inspirations, like yours, await me on the 100 Comment Challenge.
Thanks, John
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Hi Brian,
I totally agree with you here like I always say if you want something done and done right you have to do it yourself no matter how many time it takes you until you get it to your liking no mater how many mistakes you make in the process.
Have a great day.
Enjoy the Challenge.
Mike
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Hi, Brian
Such true words and so on the mark.
I’ve been struggling to find the time to do my “business” with the family home for holidays and all. I really did think “is it worth it?”
Now I’ve read your post and since :
Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.
I’m gonna keep on persevering!
Thanks for the post
Jennifer
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When I start to lose hope, I give myself a break whether that means a walk outside or a cuppa tea. It’s really good to remember the inspirational quotes you’ve shared with us. When the going gets tough, the tough get going
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Hi, Brian,
I’m printing out the Donal Trump quote and posting it on the bulletin board next to my computer. That is one thing I will be looking at every day. Very good post!
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Hi Brian
Those are great quotes, I’ve made a note of a couple of them that I hadn’t heard before and I shall pin them on the wall by my desk.
I’m sure we all feel like throwing the towel in sometimes but quitters never win, and if we give up we’ll never know how close we were to achieving our goals.
Keep on keeping on.
Warm Regards
Lynn
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Hi Brian:
You are so right. I remember going through law school, if I didn’t have the drive, determination, pesistence and perseverence I would of failed. These characters are the key to success, not intellegence. Zig Zigler stated it well: “It’s your attitude, not your aptitude, that determines your altitude.”
Anthony
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Brian Ripley Reply:
September 23rd, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Hello Anthony,
Thanks for the comments. Here’s a quotation from Christopher McDougall’s book “Born to run” that I like a lot.
“Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a lion or a gazelle–when the sun comes up, you’d better be running.
Keep running.
Best Wishes, Brian.
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Hi Brian
When I need a boost, a reason why I am here, I look at my three little wonderful daughters. I brought them here, and I owe it to them to make it as good as I can – that is my job.
One phrase I posted was this: “When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.”
If you want to find out how ‘tranquil’ our home can be in the small hours, look for ‘Chaos’ on my site. See if you can find Gerald too – you’ll like Gerald, he’s our neighbour.
I’ll be back here soon
Regards
Alan
PS. There’s only one ad on my site. It’s free, I use it, and it’s brilliant (that’s “awesome” for American readers. Please take a lookie.
I do get $3 if you use it, but it’s free to you, so you’d be helping me out too.
There is another opportunity with it, but the video will explain all.
It’s 3.50am her
Good night
Alan
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One of the saddest things I heard.
I worked in a hospital for a while, and got to know an elderly patient, Samuel quite well.
He used to tell me about his boyhood, experiences and life generally, and it was fascinating.
But one day, shortly before he died, he said to me, “If only I’d . . . . . ”
It underlines the fact that this isn’t a rehearsal. Take the opportunities. Whether you succeed or fail, you tried.
Don’t find yourself saying “IF ONLY I’D . . . . . . . .”
Bye
Alan
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Hi Brian,
Internet Marketing seems to be all about persistence and perseverance, but for those that keep at it, will always find success. I like your comment about the Guru’s being those who started before we did, I agree.
I find it sad for those that do give up and there a lot of them on the Internet, still I guess if you want to make it, then make it happen!
Regards
Rob
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Hey Brian,
You couldn’t be further from the truth, especially in the IM world. The main reason 95% of people fail to make money online is because they give up too easily. Those who remain persistent are the ones who succeed. For most it can be a matter of several years before they finally succeed. I’ve been at it almost two years now and only just made my first sale the other day. Was it worth it? hell yes! but there was days when i found myself in tears with sheer frustration. It only goes to say that you need to be very thick skinned to succeed online.
All the best in 2011
Kerry Russell
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