Symptoms of Lack of Persistence

At any given point in our lives, we all have goals, dreams, and aspirations to fulfill. When they pan out its glorious, but sometimes the goals we have never materialize. The real enemy which stands between you and noteworthy achievements is Persistence. To combat lack of persistence, here is a list to remember:

1. Failure to recognize and to clearly define exactly what one wants.
2. Procrastination, with or without cause.
3. Lack of interest in acquiring specialized knowledge
4. Indecision, the habit of "passing the buck" on all occasions, instead of facing issues squarely.
5. Habit of relying upon alibis instead of creating definite plans for the solution of problems.
6. Self-satisfaction. There is but little remedy for this affliction, and no hope for those who suffer from it.
7. Indifference, usually reflected in one's readiness to compromise on all occasions, rather than meet opposition and fight it.
8. The habit of blaming others for one's mistakes, and accepting unfavorable circumstances as being unavoidable.
9. Weakness of desire, due to neglect in the choice of motives that impel action.
10. Willingness, even eagerness, to quit at the first sign of defeat.
11. Lack of organized plans, placed in writing where they may be analyzed.
12. The habit of neglecting to move on ideas, or to grasp opportunity when it presents itself.
13. Wishing instead of willing.
14. The habit of compromising with poverty instead of aiming at riches. General absence of ambition to be, to do, and to own.
15. Searching for all the short-cuts to riches, trying usually reflected in the habit of gambling, endeavoring to drive "sharp" bargains.
16. Fear of criticism, failure to create plans and to put them in action, because of what other people will think, do, or say. This enemy belongs at the head of the list, because it generally exists in one's subconscious mind, where its presence is not recognized.

Take a long look at this list and honestly evaluate yourself to see if these traits are present. Rid these unwanted traits and The Universe will deliver dreams and goals to you.