Persistence is the Key

What is the key to success? There are actually several - but, one of the most important is persistence. According to Merriam Webster's, persistence is "the act of persisting" - persisting is " to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning", "to be insistent in the repetition or pressing of an utterance (as a question or an opinion)".

To succeed in anything in life - whether it be business or personal - persistence is one of the most important keys. A child who dreams of becoming a professional baseball player is persistent - he will usually begin at an early age - practicing, doing the same thing over and over until he is confident that he has the task mastered. Once the task is mastered, he will continue to practice, adding more complicated tasks. Everyone around him knows what his goal is - they can't miss it - because he is persistent in his pursuit of the dream. He excels in high school, maybe earns a scholarship to college, and then is drafted into the "Big Leagues". Did talent alone get him to this point? Of course not, one of the things that made turned this child with dreams into a talented and successful professional is persistence.

Freelance writers can have very lucrative careers - with persistence. Some of my friends on the Absolute Write forum have been discussing this very thing over the last few days - have a look for yourself:

http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72361

If your dreams are to have a successful freelance writing career, a look at some of the things that other writers have accomplished can inspire you to take the steps necessary to make that dream a reality. And, persistence is the key. Don't just apply for one or two jobs - apply for fifty. Don't just apply for jobs that you are comfortable with - you may find a whole new set of opportunities by stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new. You never know what you can accomplish until you try.

So, remember - Be persistent and be successful!

Cindy