"Nothing in this world can take the
place of persistence. Talent will not:
nothing is more common than
unsuccessful men with talent. Genius
will not; unrewarded genius is almost
a proverb. Education will not: the
world is full of educated derelicts.
Persistence and determination alone
are omnipotent."
-Calvin Coolidge, Former President
of U.S.A.
Persistence is basically not giving up.
It can keep you in the ballgame my
friends. Not giving up on yourself, or
others is a key concept to remember
because remember, no one has ever
done anything great without
persistence. Thomas Edison failed
10,000 times before inventing the
lightbuilb back in the late 1800's.
Every struggle has a seed of greater
benefit, so keep trying. Don't give up
on yourself or your family, or God.
God will always be there for you, why
don't you be there for him?
Persistence in chess will definitely put
you in a great position to win the
ballgame because advancing your
pieces will put you over the top-
usually. Also, not giving up when the
opponent looks like he'll win might
give you a draw instead of a loss, and
in some cases, a win! So, just keep
moving those pawns, keep going on
the offensive, playing some defense
when necessary. Don't you ever give
up, never give in and you'll get the
win!
Remember, don't give up, keep on
pushing forward, and you'll get the
things you both want and need - i
guarantee it my friend!