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PERSISTENCE

Continuing to press forward even though you experience life’s challenges.

The video reminds us that despite overwhelming obstacles, we must stand firm and press forward—just as Jackie Robinson did in 1947, when, as a Black man in a white-dominated sport, he faced racism and hostility from opponents, fans, and even teammates, yet through unwavering persistence and restraint, he stayed focused on his goal and ultimately changed everything.

VALUE QUOTES

“Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence.

“The big talent is persistence.”

Colin Powell’s quote is embodied in the clip showing Robinson’s journey, as despite facing racism and rejection in 1947, Robinson stood firm, pressed forward with restraint and through persistence ultimately transformed the game and inspired a nation.
 

Octavia Butler’s quote, is reflected, as Robinson’s ability to endure relentless racism and hostility—and still press forward with focus and restraint—demonstrates that it was his persistence, more than anything else allowed him to overcome adversity and ultimately change the game and the country.

PERSISTENCE means...

  1. Do your best

  2. Being successful

  3. To put your mind to it

  4. The ability to withstand

  5. Reach a goal to achieve

  6. Working to achieve goals

  7. Become what you want to be

  8. Never give up and keep going

  9. To keep going no matter what

  10. To not give up on something

  11. Keep doing what you do best

  12. Consistency through adversity

  13. Keep trying even when you fail

  14. When you keep pushing forward

  15. To have a goal and keep going far

  16. To push yourself beyond your limit

  17. Continuing to strive towards your goal

  18. Something special that you want to do

  19. To have ingenuity and your continence

  20. To work hard even if you fail every time

  21. Consistent advancement to move forward

  22. When someone keeps going towards a goal

  23. Even through dark times you can overcome it

  24. Never giving up on your goal no matter what

  25. Constantly do something to achieve your goal

  26. An ongoing process to never give up to your existence

  27. Being able to achieve something even when someone stops you

Write your PERSISTENCE statement. We want to know, what does persistence mean to you?

 

 

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