Tag: Perseverance

Difficulties Are God’s Errands

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Success
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“Victory belongs to the most persevering.”- Napoleon 1 of France

There is strength in overcoming obstacles. We grow when we overcome obstacles. We do great things when we overcome obstacles. Whether we like it or not, if we want to grow , we must face our obstacles. We must defeat them. If not, we can’t move forward. According to Henry Ward Beecher, “Difficulties are God’s errands; and when we are sent upon them, we should esteem it a proof of God’s confidence,- as a compliment from God.”

“I attempt a difficult work; but there is no excellence without difficulty.”- Ovid

We don’t see problems as gifts. We see them as problems. Remember, when you focus on problems, you create more problems for yourself.

To change that, instead of focusing on your problems, why not focus on what you can do about your problems? To put it simply, why not focus on solutions? When you are faced with a difficult issue, do not run from it. Look at it, analyze it, and get to work. Do not think of a problem as a problem, but as an opportunity to grow. When you see something as a problem, it becomes a real problem. As Helen Keller once said, “You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere, and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles.” Yes, there is power in overcoming obstacles. What do you think?

“Do not think of a problem as a problem, but as an opportunity to grow.”

Remember, You Can Do Anything You Set Your Mind To

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Quotes, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Success
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You can achieve success in your life, but it takes hard work. If you are ready to commit yourself, you are ready to make your dreams come true. You are responsible for making your life a masterpiece. No one will do it for you. Gillian Anderson said, “Just remember, you can do anything you set your mind to, but it takes action, perseverance, and facing your fears.”

“In all matters, before beginning, a diligent preparation should be made.”- Cicero

When it comes to your dreams, just start where you are. Do not talk about what you don’t have. It is easier to talk about what is not there than to talk about what you can do to change your destiny. Remember, if you don’t take action, if you don’t take the first step, you aren’t going anywhere.

“If you want to be successful in a particular field of endeavor, I think perseverance is one of the key qualities.”- George Lucas

You can change that. You can change your life. To do that, you must do the things that are in alignment with your life purpose. Don’t do the things that are not moving you closer to your destination. Do not waste your time. Nothing is free. If you want to achieve something, you have to take action, the right action, to get it. If not, you are not going to get to your destination.