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PERSISTENCE Maryam Ebrahim
The Meaning for Persistence Persistence means to keep trying even when it’s hard. It means that you should never give up. It also means to put in a big effort and always try your best, even when the work is boring or not fun!
HELPFUL THINKING “I can do this if I work hard at it! • Effort = Outcome! • “Even though this is boring I can do it” • “And when I’ve done I can have fun playing”
UNHELPFUL THINKING • “I can’t do this, I’m use less” • “This is boring, I can’t be bothered” • “This is too hard” • “What’s the point”
Examples Of Persistence In Real Life Thomas Edison The inventor of the lightbulb, is said to have tried 1,000 different ways to invent the lightbulb before finally succeeding. His problem was finding the right filament for the bulb. Edison was told by his teachers that he had no talent and could not learn, but Edison didn’t see himself as a talentless failure. He simply replied: “Great success is built on failure, frustration, even catastrophy.”
Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing at 19 months of age. Through adversity, Keller persisted. She was Helen Ke?er’s Journey able to learn to read braille, get a degree, and write 14 books. Keller advocated for disability rights, human rights, and world peace. Today, she is remembered as one of the most persistent and perseverant people to have ever lived.
