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'''Persistence''' is a [[virtue]], as [[Calvin Coolidge]] said:
[[Image:GustaveDoreParadiseLostSatanProfile.jpg|right|thumb|"For if we wilfully persist in sin after having received the full knowledge of the [[truth]], there no longer remains in reserve any other sacrifice for sins." - [[Hebrews]] 10:26]]
'''Persistence''' is defined as "voluntary continuation of a [[Goal setting|goal]]-directed action in spite of obstacles, difficulties, or discouragement" (Peterson and Seligman, 2004, p. 229).<ref>[https://positivepsychology.com/perseverance/ Perseverance in Psychology: Meaning, Importance & Books] by Anna Katharina Schaffner, Ph.D.</ref> The [[Bible]] gives many warnings about persisting in [[sin]].<ref>[https://www.openbible.info/topics/christians_who_continue_to_sin Christians Who Continue To Sin]</ref><ref>[https://www.openbible.info/topics/christians_who_continue_to_sin What the Bible says about Persistent Sin] (From Forerunner Commentary).</ref><ref>[https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/words/Persist 'Persist' in the Bible] 16 occurrences in 9 translations</ref> [[Repentance]] can turn a person around from persistent destructive [[habit]]s.
== Quote ==
[[Image:Calvin Coolidge cph.3g10777.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Calvin Coolidge]] in 1919]]
Persistence is a [[virtue]], as [[Calvin Coolidge]] said:
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
*[[Talent]] will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
*[[Genius]] will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.
*[[Education]] will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.
*First a person will learn to be cruel of necessity, then by [[habit]], and eventually for pleasure.
The slogan ''Press On!'' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
== Journal article ==
*[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10296326/ Persistence Is Multi-Trait: Persistence Scale Development and Persistence Perseveration and Perfectionism Questionnaire into Polish Translation], Brain Sci. 2023 May 26;13(6):864. doi: 10.3390/brainsci13060864
== Books ==
* ''[[Unstoppable Brain: The New Neuroscience that Frees Us from Failure, Eases Our Stress, and Creates Lasting Change]]'' by Kyra Bobinet. Forbes Books. April 30, 2024
*''[[Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable]]'' by Tim S. Grover. Scribner; 45737th edition (April 16, 2013)
* ''[[From Stuck to Unstoppable: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Fear and Taking Action]]'' by Matilda Harlow. ASIN: B0G3BBST9F. November 21, 2025
* ''[[Unstoppable: The Young Athlete’s Guide to Rock Solid Mental Strength]]'' by Thomas Bourne. ASIN: B0BBJLPWQW. August 23, 2022
*''[[Unstoppable Mindset: How to Use What You Have to Get What You Want]]'' by Alden Mills. Matt Holt Books. April 23, 2024
*''[[Unstoppable: Transforming Your Mindset to Create Change, Accelerate Results, and Be the Best at What You Do]]'' by Dave Anderson. Wiley. September 25, 2017
*''[[Unstoppable: Motivation Secrets You Need to Develop Courage, Confidence and A Positive Mental Attitude]]'' by Brian Tracy. G & D Media. March 13, 2023
*''Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action'' by Nick Vujicic. WaterBrook. October 2, 2012
*''Positively Unstoppable: The Art of Owning It'' by Diamond Dallas Page. Rodale Books. January 15, 2019.
*''Unstoppable: 45 Powerful Stories of Perseverance and Triumph from People Just Like You'' by Cynthia Kersey. Sourcebooks. Publication date: June 1, 1998
* ''The Fight to Find Yourself: Moving from Uncertain to Unstoppable'' by Joel Tudman. FaithWords. November 4, 2025
*''[[Unstoppable Teams]]: The Four Essential Actions of High-Performance Leadership – A Proven Navy SEAL Guide to Care-Based Management'' by Alden Mills. Harper Business. March 26, 2019
== See also ==
== See also ==
*[[Perseverance]]
*[[Grit (personality trait)]]
*[[Grit (personality trait)]]
*[[Commitment as a virtue]]
*[[Commitment as a virtue]]
*[[Mindset]]
*[[Books about having a winning mindset]]
*[[Attitude]]
*[[Mental toughness]]
*[[Psychological resilience]]
*[[Addiction]]
*[[Obsessive compulsive disorder]]
== External links ==
*[https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/newsletters/authentichappinesscoaching/persistence Persistence Defined] by Ben Dean Ph.D
*[http://www.drpaulwong.com/the-positive-psychology-of-persistence-and-flexibility/ The Positive Psychology of Persistence and Flexibility], Dr. Paul Wong
*[https://positivepsychology.com/perseverance/ Perseverance in Psychology: Meaning, Importance & Books] by Anna Katharina Schaffner, Ph.D.
*[https://chatgpt.com/share/69503d15-cc20-8003-8cd8-9e1d255b0fab How does one become unstoppable?]
*[https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtNA_3007a5be-419f-4c1d-b50f-6703bfc4cae7 How does one become unstoppable?]
*[https://efficiencyandmanagement.blogspot.com/2026/01/books-with-word-unstoppable-in-title.html Books related to persistence with the word "unstoppable" in them]
== Notes ==
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