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[[File:Hans Speckaert - Conversion of St Paul on the Road to Damascus.jpg|thumbnail|500px|right|Conversion of [[Saint Paul|St. Paul]] on the Road to Damascus (Painting by Hans Speckaert).
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The Apostle Paul wrote that that affliction produces endurance, and endurance produces [[character]], and that character produces [[hope]] (Romans 5:3-5). ]]
 
'''Perseverance''' is the quality of continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.
 
'''Perseverance''' is the quality of continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.
  
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*[https://www.highermind.com/blog/perseverance/ The Virtue of Perseverance]
 
*[https://www.highermind.com/blog/perseverance/ The Virtue of Perseverance]
 
*[https://catholicmoraltheology.com/the-virtue-of-persistence-29th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/ THE VIRTUE OF PERSISTENCE- 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME]
 
*[https://catholicmoraltheology.com/the-virtue-of-persistence-29th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/ THE VIRTUE OF PERSISTENCE- 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME]
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== Related concept: Persistence as a psychological concept ==
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''See also:'' [[Persistence]]
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[[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>
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*[https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/newsletters/authentichappinesscoaching/persistence Persistence Defined] by Ben Dean Ph.D
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*[http://www.drpaulwong.com/the-positive-psychology-of-persistence-and-flexibility/ The Positive Psychology of Persistence and Flexibility], Dr. Paul Wong
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*[https://positivepsychology.com/perseverance/ Perseverance in Psychology: Meaning, Importance & Books] by Anna Katharina Schaffner, Ph.D.
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== Books ==
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* ''[[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
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*''[[Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable]]'' by Tim S. Grover. Scribner; 45737th edition (April 16, 2013)
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* ''[[From Stuck to Unstoppable: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Fear and Taking Action]]'' by Matilda Harlow. ASIN: B0G3BBST9F. November 21, 2025
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* ''[[Unstoppable: The Young Athlete’s Guide to Rock Solid Mental Strength]]'' by Thomas Bourne. ASIN: B0BBJLPWQW. August 23, 2022
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*''[[Unstoppable Mindset: How to Use What You Have to Get What You Want]]'' by Alden Mills.  Matt Holt Books. April 23, 2024
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*''[[Unstoppable: Transforming Your Mindset to Create Change, Accelerate Results, and Be the Best at What You Do]]'' by Dave Anderson. ‎ Wiley. September 25, 2017
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*''[[Unstoppable: Motivation Secrets You Need to Develop Courage, Confidence and A Positive Mental Attitude]]'' by Brian Tracy.  G & D Media. March 13, 2023
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*''Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action'' by Nick Vujicic. WaterBrook. October 2, 2012
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*''Positively Unstoppable: The Art of Owning It'' by Diamond Dallas Page. Rodale Books. January 15, 2019.
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*''Unstoppable: 45 Powerful Stories of Perseverance and Triumph from People Just Like You'' by Cynthia Kersey.  Sourcebooks. Publication date: ‎June 1, 1998
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* ''The Fight to Find Yourself: Moving from Uncertain to Unstoppable'' by Joel Tudman. FaithWords. November 4, 2025
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*''[[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==
  
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* [[Persistence]]
 
 
* [[Grit (personality trait)]]
 
* [[Grit (personality trait)]]
 
* [[Commitment as a virtue]]
 
* [[Commitment as a virtue]]
 
* [[Forgiveness]]
 
* [[Forgiveness]]
 
* [[Art]]
 
* [[Art]]
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== External links ==
 
  
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*[https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/newsletters/authentichappinesscoaching/persistence Persistence Defined] by Ben Dean Ph.D
 
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*[http://www.drpaulwong.com/the-positive-psychology-of-persistence-and-flexibility/ The Positive Psychology of Persistence and Flexibility], Dr. Paul Wong
 
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*[https://positivepsychology.com/perseverance/ Perseverance in Psychology: Meaning, Importance & Books] by Anna Katharina Schaffner, Ph.D.
 
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
 
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Latest revision as of 06:10, December 28, 2025

Conversion of St. Paul on the Road to Damascus (Painting by Hans Speckaert).

The Apostle Paul wrote that that affliction produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and that character produces hope (Romans 5:3-5).

Perseverance is the quality of continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.

Perseverence as a Christian virtue

See also: Virtue

Related concept: Persistence as a psychological concept

See also: Persistence

Persistence is defined as "voluntary continuation of a goal-directed action in spite of obstacles, difficulties, or discouragement" (Peterson and Seligman, 2004, p. 229).[1]

Articles:

Books

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Perseverance in Psychology: Meaning, Importance & Books by Anna Katharina Schaffner, Ph.D.
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