Failure is something most people experience at least once in their life, if not more. The crucial factor in this type of experience is whether the person gives up, or continues to fight. Some of the greatest businessmen of recent history have experienced very challenging times in their lives and were able to overcome. One simple character trait separates these individuals from the person who gives up in life...Perseverance.
Rockefeller grew up in anything but a stable family, and had a father that was everything his son strove not to be. Instead of heading down the same path as his father, Rockefeller dedicated his life to Christ and living a disciplined and frugal lifestyle. Was it easy? Of course not! At one point he was forced to take out a loan for $1000 from the very father he sought to be different from. It was well placed moments of confidence, frugality, and humility that allowed him to rise above the situation he was born into.
The apostle Paul is another great example of someone who overcame great odds to achieve his life's purpose. Whether it be; beatings, shipwrecks, or imprisonment Paul never gave up or quit. Instead, as with other great men in this life, he doubled down on his beliefs and pushed ahead. In the end Paul was responsible for writing the majority of The New Testament, the greatest piece of work ever to be pinned.
When we face a great challenge in life such as; financial, health, or a host of others, it is important that we go through that trial with an eye on the big picture. Don't cower in fear of what may happen, but rather stand up and resolve to meet the challenge head on. When we move forward in times of discouragement it shapes our character and moves us to greater levels of success!
Jeffrey Brandon Lee
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