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Perseverance is a choice. It's not a simple, one-time choice, it's a daily one. There's never a final decision.
Margaret J. Wheatley
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Perseverance requires ongoing commitment and daily decisions to keep going despite challenges.

This quote emphasizes that perseverance is not just a one-time decision but a continuous commitment that individuals must make every day. It highlights the idea that true perseverance involves consistently choosing to push through difficulties and obstacles, as the journey of persistence is ongoing and never concludes with a single resolution.

Themes

PerseveranceCommitmentDaily ChoiceResilienceChallenges

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech about overcoming adversity.

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