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Never Quit!

Posted on 13. Sep, 2009 by Tina Stith in Career Chick

Never Quit!

Quitting is NEVER an option if you’re goal is to acquire success. Whatever obstacle or setback you’re experiencing in life. You must decide what it is that you want and then make up your mind to achieve that goal. Yes, you will experience some opposition, failure and even temporary defeats while on your success journey. But, knowing that all of those setbacks are only to make you stronger, build your character and most importantly belief in yourself. All of these challenges are to teach you about humility and how to handle failures. Consider them as lessons learned or teachable moments in your life, but not to discourage you from living your best life.

The Apostle Paul said that when doors of opportunity opened to him, opposition often came with it (1 Corinthians 16:9). He’s saying that whatever you have set out to do. Do It- don’t allow fear, resistance or conflict to stop you from finishing or completing your race or course in life. Continue to keep your eyes on the prize and know that whatever is happening to you is meant for YOU at that time. It’s only there to make you stronger and a better person, not to crush or destroy you. But, to teach you the invaluable lessons that need to be learned while on your journey to success. When you continue to persevere and push yourself in life. You discover different things about yourself that you never knew existed such as you’re able to be strong and hold on in spite of defeat and turmoil. And, that is when you’re displaying a characteristic of sticking with things even when times are tough. Having that trait will separate you from others and put you one step closer to acquiring success in your life.

For example, President Obama is displaying that quality in more ways than one. He is sticking to his goal of having health-care plan for every American in this country. Although he’s been hit with many oppositions from both parties and from the American people he continues to persist and not give-up. He is keeping at it at all cost and getting his point across to all whether they want to hear it or not. We’ve all seen in the past politicians that make all these superficial promises to us to get our vote, but once they get into office their goal is on a certain group of people (i.e.,socio-economic status). Unlike, President Obama he truly is a president that is for all people and he’s not a quitter. Therefore, if the leader of our country can continue to persevere and face hostility with class, character and dignity, then Success Chicks & Success Dudes there is no reason why we cannot keep on pushing ourselves to greatness. So, the next time you’re ready to throw in the towel or quit; ask yourself, “What will I really accomplish if I quit now?”

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Much Success to You,

Tina Stith-Twine
tina@successchick.com
www.successchick.com

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