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Session 2: Persistence and Resilience - The Backbone of Entrepreneurship
Welcome back! Passion and purpose will get you started, but they’re not enough to finish the journey. Every entrepreneur faces obstacles: rejection from investors, ideas that flop, customers who say no, and plans that don’t go the way you imagined. What separates successful entrepreneurs from those who quit isn’t talent or luck - it’s persistence and resilience.
Why Persistence and Resilience Matter
Persistence is the ability to keep moving forward, even when the path is steep. Resilience is the ability to bounce back after you’ve been knocked down. Together, they form the backbone of entrepreneurship. Think of persistence as the steady step forward and resilience as the spring that helps you recover when you stumble.
A Real-World Picture
Thomas Edison tested thousands of ways before inventing the light bulb. When asked about his “failures,” he said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” That’s persistence and resilience in action. Without them, the light bulb wouldn’t exist.
Humor Break
Being an entrepreneur can sometimes feel like trying to cook dinner with the smoke alarm as your timer - things will burn, you’ll make mistakes, but eventually, you’ll figure out the right recipe.
Action Step for You
Think of a time you faced a setback recently. Write down how you responded. Did you quit, complain, or bounce back stronger? Now write how you wish you had responded. This small reflection builds the mental muscle of resilience.
Closing
Persistence and resilience keep your dream alive when passion alone isn’t enough. Next, we’ll explore Continuous Learning - because every entrepreneur who stops learning stops growing.
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