Generally it’s a very good thing to be persistent. People who are persistent keep trying even when the odds are stacked against them which gives them hope and which ensures they never completely give up. Persistent people make their own luck and as a rule, they’re much happier. But that is not to say that there aren’t sometimes scenarios where persistence doesn’t pay off. It’s a nice idea to think that all you have to do is keep trying but in some circumstances that’s just not the case…
Situations Where Sometimes Persistence Doesn’t Pay Off
An example of a situation where persistence might not be the best strategy would be gambling. If you’ve been on a losing streak then it can be very tempting to keep playing with the hopes you’ll make your money back… though we all know how that can end.
Another example of a situation that doesn’t benefit from persistence would be any scenario where you’re ‘beating a dead horse’. Say you’re a blogger running a website that hasn’t been terribly successful. If you keep trying to make a success of that site then you’ll often find it’s harder than starting again from scratch with a new site, taking on board all the things you learned from the last one.
And while persistence can sometimes pay off in relationships and dating, it can also often go the other way and just be a little awkward for everyone involved…
Signs That Persistence Isn’t Working
So how can you tell a situation that won’t benefit from persistence? Of course each scenario is unique but some warning signs include:
Persistence is actually costing you or is putting you at risk – such as in the case of gambling, or investing lots of money
Persistence is negatively affecting someone else
Persistence is actually a result of stubbornness, rather than optimism (a thin line but there definitely is one)
Ultimately, you will have to assess yourself whether it’s worth giving up or trying again. But the point to keep in mind is that more often than not you don’t have to give up entirely, just somewhat change your tactics. Perhaps gambling isn’t for you but that’s not to say you can’t look into other activities to earn some additional money (like setting up a side business). And maybe your current business plans aren’t paying off but starting again might be just the tonic you need…
It’s a tricky lesson but try to recognize the difference between persistence and banging your head against a wall..
Eva Gregory is a Law of Attraction expert, speaker, author and mentor to spiritual entrepreneurs – coaches, healers and holistic practitioners. Her passion is helping spiritual entrepreneurs go from chaos to clarity, and from clarity to cash flow by learning how to tap into their own inner guidance and merge it with proven practical business strategies to create enlightened businesses of purpose, passion and prosperity. She is author of “The Feel Good Guide to Prosperity” and “Life Lessons For Mastering the Law of Attraction” co-authored with Jack Canfield. Get your FREE REPORT, “Massive Success For Spiritual Entrepreneurs” here. Learn more about how Eva can help you at www.EvaGregory.com
