CHANGE YOUR THINKING CHANGE YOUR LIFE
246 ➤ CHANGE YOUR THINKING, CHANGE YOUR LIFE
➤ Be Patient
You need what is called “courageous patience.” This is a special
kind of courage that is required after you have launched toward
your goal but you have not yet seen any results. It is amazing how
many people break and run in that zone between when they begin
and when they start to see a payoff. Their doubts and fears over-
whelm them.
But this is not for you. Once you have started toward your goal,
resolve to remain calm and confident until you start to get results.
Be patient and persistent, no matter what happens in the short term.
➤ Persist Longer
The final courage you need is the courage to persist longer than
anyone else. Persistence is the quality that will ultimately guarantee
your success. Your willingness to persist in the face of every adver-