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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> [[Repentance]] can turn a person around from persistent destructive [[habit]]s.

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[[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]]

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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> 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.

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Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.

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*Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.

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*[[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.

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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

* ''[[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 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

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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: 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

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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 ==

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*[[Perseverance]]

*[[Grit (personality trait)]]

*[[Commitment as a virtue]]

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*[[Psychological resilience]]

*[[Addiction]]

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*[[Obsessive compulsive disorder]]

== External links ==

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*[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?]

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*[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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[[Category:Virtues]]

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[[Category:Psychology]]

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