The Common Denominator of Success

What is the one attribute all successful people have in common?
INTELLIGENCE? ~ There are many successful folks with only mediocre intelligence!
INDIVIDUAL'S TALENTS and ABILITIES? ~ Not these either! I've known a few slackers with great intelligence, strong talent, and amazing abilities!,
PERSISTENCE seems to be the common denominator! The intentional investment of time and effort to overcome obstacles, critiicism, and the discomfort to surpass seemingly impossible oddds!

The concept is stressed by innumerable people from history such as Calvin Coolidge..."Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."
Another example from more recent times comes from General Colin Powell..."Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence"

Along with persistence comes patience. You will need to be aggressive in meeting your goals but you also need to understand that accomplishing big goals take time. This is why you need to break your big goals down into smaller goals which can be accomplished in a couple of days or weeks. This helps you chart your progress, gives you time to assess each and every action taken, and change course if necessary. Rushing things through may not afford you the time to do all of this. As you get used to scheduling your tasks and being patient for results to come in, you create a constant flow of positive reinforcement – considered goal-setting, scheduled tasks, patience and achieving the desired results. You are then willing to keep working hard because you understand that hard work eventually pays off.

I have enjoyed reading of the "Ancient Scrolls", referenced in Og Mandino's THE GREATEST SALESMAN! Scroll III is shown above! Energy and persistence conquers all things!