«Think and become rich« of Napoleon Hill is indisputably one of the best books on personal development that have been written. At the end of this article you have the complete audiobook in case you are interested.
It is one of the books endorsed by one of the greatest motivators of today, Tony Robbins.
One of the favorite chapters of the general public is chapter nine dedicated to Persistence, perhaps because it is the key to a fulfilling and satisfying life.
Here we are going to expose the key points of this chapter to find out what are the secrets to develop this great quality.
How to develop persistence.
Steps that lead to the habit of persistence:
- A purpose defined backed by a burning desire to fulfill it.
- A definite plan, expressed in continuous action.
- A mind closed to all negative influences and discouraging, including negative suggestions from family, friends, and acquaintances.
- A friendly alliance with one or more people who encourage you to move forward in your plan and purposes.
Definitive causes of Persistence:
- Definition of purpose. Knowing what you want is perhaps the most important step toward developing persistence. A strong driving force to overcome many difficulties.
- Wish. We must have a strong desire to achieve what we long for so that we do not lack motivation when difficulties appear.
- Self-sufficiency. Believing in your ability to carry out a plan encourages you to stick with the plan through persistence.
- Accuracy of plans. Having detailed plans for each goal can stimulate persistence.
- Mastering the subject in which we enter. Knowing that your plans are sound, based on experience or observation, having a knowledge of the subject encourages persistence; "Guessing" instead of "knowing" destroys persistence.
- Cooperation. Sympathy, understanding, and harmonious cooperation with others tend to develop perseverance.
- Willpower. The habit of concentrating your thoughts on building plans for the achievement of a definite purpose leads to persistence.
- Habit. Persistence is the direct consequence of habit. Fear, the worst of all enemies, can be effectively cured thanks to the forced repetition of small actions performed every day.