“Energy and persistence conquer all things.”

Benjamin Franklin

Persistence isn’t something you can teach.
At the same time you need to find things that you are passionate about to strive towards, and learn how to be intrinsically motivated.

Once you reach a goal and start getting small successes and wins, your outlook on things will change and you will realise that if you work hard enough and are resilient (have hustle and grit) you will be able to achieve whatever you want.

Businesses are now looking for people who are persistent and relentless and have a level of energy that gets them through challenging situations.

Curiosity is another big thing and a way to identify who’s going to be energetic and have the right attitude. Sometimes the best people are the ones who are very curious and care about their work.

In fact many employment agencies now say that this is actually a pretty good way to find people who are going to be really dedicated to a business.

There are two mindsets:

1. work really hard and reach your goals, or
2. Not bother because you probably won’t succeed anyway.

Your choice.