Rule 20: Persistence Pays

Stick at it

I know how to run a marathon

Walk out of your front door and start running.  When you can’t run any more stop.  The next day try again.  Run a little further.  Stick at it.

I know how to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger

Go to the gym and lift something heavy.  When you can’t lift it any more stop.  The next day try again.  Lift a little heavier.  Stick at it.

I know how to learn French

Pick up a French textbook and a dictionary.  Start translating.  When you can’t translate any more stop.  The next day try again.  Translate something a little harder. Stick at it.

I know how to:

• Grow a beard
• Stop smoking
• Find love
• Repair the great wall of china

It’s easy… Stick at it.

Can you see the pattern?

If you want to improve the workplace stick at it.

Please don’t get distracted.  Ignore the latest management technique.  Don’t let the whiz-bang IT solution beguile you. Stick with your performance measures.

There are no quick fixes or shortcuts.

Rule 20: Persistence pays

Unfortunately knowing what to do and doing it are two totally different things.

80% of success is showing up ~ Woody Allen

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