Persistance Pays Off Eventually

Week by week these days it seems I have to keep on telling myself not to quit. I feel like I'm in a marathon and I'm getting tired and where is the finish line anyway?

I read once about a group that were asked to hold their hands in freezing cold water, not knowing for how long. They couldn't do it. The other group had a time frame and managed to finish the task. Just goes to show we have the ability, but when we can't see the end, it's easier to give up. I've decided that persistance is one of the keys to becoming a good marketer.

So this week, my persistance is finally paying off. I made a little affiliate income and was asked if I would take advertising on one of my blogs. So bit by bit...

Say it with me now "We will not give up!" Then let me know your success stories.

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