Edison’s Persistence, Can You Use It?
Edison’s Persistence, Can You Use It?
By“Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done.” – Louis D. Brandeis
One of my all time favorite inventors of all time is Thomas Edison, inventor of the light bulb. We can’t help but marvel at Edison’s drive, persistence, and determination because it was reported that he had about nine-thousand (9,000) failed attempts at inventing the light bulb.
What really moves me about Edison is that in spite of the way it seemed, he was determined to achieve what he sought after. I could imagine that during the attempt to create the light bulb, he had naysayers around him urging him to give up, urging him that it’s impossible and pointless. But Edison’s persistence is an example that motivates us today.
Edison changed the world because had he given up, we probably wouldn’t have the luxury of light in the world we live in today. Most people have a hard time trying 9 times, much less nine-thousand times at something. Most would give up after the first sign of failure. Some will give up at the first word of discouragement from their peers. Are you among this number?
What really inspires us about Edison’s persistence is that after asked how it felt to have had nine-thousand failed attempts at creating the light bulb, he said, “it felt great, for every time, I learned a way NOT to create the light bulb.”
Do you find yourself doing the same thing over and over, only to achieve the same results?
Edison didn’t fall into stagnation, he thought outside of the box. We can learn from Edison’s magnificence, for he’s living proof that it is possible to do what the world said is impossible.
You can achieve the impossible. The bible affirms that we can do all things through Christ which strengthens us. Nothing is impossible through Christ. Find what drives and motivates you and stick to it until you achieve success. Whether you have 9 failed attempts, 900 or 9,000 failed attempts, it doesn’t matter as long as you stay persistent.
It’s not easy. No one said it would be. Don’t be moved by the way things look while on the journey to success. It’s not about how many failures you get but the successes that matter. Just like the saying goes most things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done. Prove the naysayers wrong and achieve what they said you can’t do. Keep your vision in mind as you charge forth on your journey of life.
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Hi Jarrod,
It can definitely be discouraging to have naysayers present while you work to accomplish and succeed. Hence, the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive and encouraging folks. We’re fortunate to have the likes of Edison to look to as an example of persistence and triumph!
Take care.
Hi Kim,
You got it my friend. Anytime we strive to do something of excellence, the naysayers are always there to try and convince us why we shouldn’t do so. Thanks for making that point!
Have a nice day!