Perseverance

Sticking with it — even when it’s hard, boring, or doesn’t go your way.

Why It Matters

Success doesn’t usually come easy or fast.


Perseverance helps you keep going when others quit—and that’s where growth happens.

How You Know You’ve Got It

  1. You finish what you start (even if it takes longer)

  2. You bounce back from setbacks

  3. You try again when things don’t work the first time

How To Level Up

  1. Say: “Help me understand your side” before jumping in

  2. Pause when you're heated—breathe before you speak

  3. Look for common ground, not just who's right

Where This Shows Up Later

  • College

    Classes get harder, and so do time demands

  • Sports

    Improvement takes reps, not shortcuts

  • Careers

    Projects, setbacks, and long-term goals

  • Creative Work

    Most great ideas come after version 12, not version 1

Famous People Who Flex This Skill

  • Stephen Curry

    Overlooked early in his career, now one of the greatest

  • Lindsey Stirling

    Mixed violin + dance + YouTube, kept going despite early rejection

  • Katherine Johnson

    NASA mathematician who solved problems others couldn’t, through focus and grit