An old couple walking in a park holding friends, two friends reminiscing about the 30 years that have passed them by, business partners who look back at the twenty years since they built their first venture.. there are few better sights in life.
Was it always easy? Definitely not
Were there times when their relationships were threatened? Very likely
Did it go through many ups and downs? Also very likely
Persistence is hard. Really hard. It’s much easier to quit and try something new. I know there’s plenty of advice actually telling us to quit more, but I believe we could do with a lot more persistence in this world (see increasing divorce rates) because beyond persistence, there is magic.
Just ask Michael Phelps, who was afraid of taking one last shot at the Olympics after his 8 incredible 8 gold haul in Athens.
And if we’re talking relationships, ask the many great examples around you.
The only requirement for persistence is the ability to see failures as experiments and experiences. Failure is just a point of view. As the quote of the day goes,
The real failure is not failing at all. | MR
It’s fitting I write this the day after friendship day. I see this time and again in many relationships. I’ve experienced down phases in friendships that last years but that often come back ‘up’ and feel like.. magic.
I am convinced. Beyond persistence, there is magic.
Belated Happy Friendship Day!
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