Perseverance - How To Develop It

by H. Besser

Of all the modern "Keys to Fortune" none more easily turns the tumblers of the lock of Life than Perseverance. This quality Plutarch described as all-powerful. Said he, Perseverance is the best friend and ally of those who use properly the opportunities that it presents, and the worst enemy of those who rush into action before it summons them.''

With his motto "Success attends him who determines to persevere," the Author of this work describes true perseverance; points out the impediments to its attainment and the obstacles to be overcome. The Reader is warned against the dangers of that excessive enthusiasm which leads to precipitancy, and is urged, above all things, never to be precipitate, for precipitancy is the handmaiden of error and the companion of misfortune. Likewise, he is advised to eschew obstinacy as the companion of ignorance, self conceit, and false pride. Obstinacy is an indication of a weak judgment and a stubborn mind. The obstinate man is wanting in culture, for he lacks both delicacy and refinement of temper.

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PREFACE

PART ONE - THE IMPEDIMENTS TO PERSEVERANCE
CHAPTER I - TRUE PERSEVERANCE
CHAPTER II - THE DANGERS OF OBSTINACY
CHAPTER III - HOW TO AVOID EXCESS OF ENTHUSIASM
CHAPTER IV – INDECISION, THE INVETERATE FOE OF PERSEVERANCE

PART TWO - ITS ACQUISITION AND EFFECT, PRACTICAL EXERCISES
CHAPTER I - HOW TO DEVELOP PERSEVERANCE
CHAPTER II - PRACTICAL EXERCISES FOR ACQUIRING PERSEVERANCE
CHAPTER III - ERSEVERANCE IN OUR DAILY LIFE
CHAPTER IV - PERSEVERANCE AND THE CHOICE OF A VOCATION
CHAPTER V - A KEY TO FORTUNE

174 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 9, 2011