Err in the Direction of Optimism (aka Perseverence)

If you've been in my class before, you've already read the "Err in the Direction of Kindness" blog. And further, you've even written a blog about it.

You're free to read it again and write a NEW comment on that blog, but here's a second option.

Kindness to others is of the utmost importance.  The other characteristic that will be important to you in your life is PERSISTENCE.  So your second option is to watch (or read) something meaningful about persistence and write about it in your blog.

Persistence.  It goes hand in hand with optimism.  If you are optimistic, then you'll likely have greater persistence.

Calvin Coolidge spoke beautifully about persistence:

“Nothing in the 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. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” ~Calvin Coolidge

Hear Calvin Coolidge speak this paragraph HERE. 

Here's a couple Ted Talks that could be interesting for you -- choose one or find your own to write about. 

Ted Talk: Dennis E. Murphree: “The Importance of Persistence in Your Life.”

“Err on the side of Optimism; … optimism is so much more fun to live.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3TJCLWTgt8

Ted Talk: Derek Clark: “Power of Determination.”

“Every Child is Worthy”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trcYKxj48HA


Olympians, people who persevered. Stories of Olympians.
http://www.upworthy.com/when-life-hit-them-hard-these-4-olympians-persevered-and-hit-back-even-harder?c=sr1&sr_source=lift_facebook