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At some point, the virtue of being persistent turns into the vice of denying reality.
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Most persistent problems that call for consultation have no clear right answer.
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…once we spot an error, we can’t contain ourselves; we have to jump in and set things straight. But we have to fight that instinct. We have to consciously and persistently choose to ask about their data and share our own.
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…the attention and effort that goes into resisting temptation (or forcing new, less-appealing behavior) leaves less energy, attention, and persistence available to complete other tasks. – Roy Baumeister
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Grit… passion and sustained persistence in trying to achieve a goal over the long haul, with no particular concern for rewards or recognition along the way.
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This is one of the central findings on regret: it can deepen persistence, which almost always elevates performance.
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To lead a process requires persistence.
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The product manager must be the very best versions of smart, creative, and persistent.
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Pleasant persistence is a kind of emotional anchoring that creates empathy with the boss and builds the right psychological environment for constructive discussion.
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As wonderful as flow is, the path to mastery – becoming ever better at something you care about – is not lined with daisies and spanned by a rainbow… Mastery hurts.
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