The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Saturday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 23 July 2022!
Today’s Message is: “Persistence Day!” Why Not?
“What is persistence in leadership? It means that leaders will work hard to achieve positive outcomes. Persistent leaders have to remain consistent and set expectations to overcome obstacles, problems, and complications. People will continue to follow the persistent leader. It sets the tone for teams and shows them what progress really looks like. The important trait of a leader is to never give up. Do you have the persistence, determination, and that ‘Can-Do Attitude’ to be a persistent leader?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:
“Persistence — the ability to maintain a WILL as constant as time in pursuit of that which captures your eye.” — Unknown Author
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Patience and persistence are the providers of progress.” — Tim Fargo
“Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” — Bill Bradley
“A river cuts through rock not because of its power but because of its persistence.” — Jim Watkins
“If you’re persistent, you’ll get it. If you’re consistent, you’ll keep it.” — Unknown Author
“Be patient, persistent and above all, believe.” — Fennel Hudson
“Energy and persistence conquer all things.” — Benjamin Franklin
“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.” —Thomas Carlyle
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Good Saturday evening Colonel.
Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Persistence can be a good thing or a bad thing? What do I mean when I say that? The below link addresses that, in my opinion. May y’all have a blessed day as y’all continue in life.
Taken From:https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-persistence.html
What does the Bible say about persistence?
ANSWER For the most part, the Bible presents persistence as a positive character quality. Persistence is linked closely with endurance and perseverance. Jesus praised persistence in prayer with an illustration to explain it. His parable in Luke 18:1–8 tells of a widow who was not receiving justice for her case, so she continued to pester the judge and would not take…
Persistence, how I learned to fly.......it certainly wasn't born with skills!