So here we are. We're already 8 weeks into 2020. Can you believe it?

How is the year going for you so far? Are you getting things done? Are you consistently taking action every day to move you closer to your goals? Or have you stopped? Have you gotten discouraged and given up because you haven't seen results yet?

By this time of year, the middle of February, 80% of New Year's resolutions have failed. So the overwhelming majority of people, if they even had a resolution, a goal, or a dream for their life this year, have given up on it already.

If you're feeling discouraged and thinking about quitting because you feel like you're not making progress or you haven't achieved anything, I want to encourage you to keep going. Because you have achieved something. You're already ahead of 80% of the population just by virtue of not quitting. You've been exercising your perseverance muscles.

The majority of people simply aren't willing to make the long-term commitment necessary to achieve success in their lives, however they might define that; losing weight and getting into shape, having a loving and committed relationship, running a profitable business, pursuing a music career, learning and honing new skills that will allow them to create greater success.

Perseverance is the price of success. No success happens without the power of perseverance. You're going to run into plenty of obstacles on your journey. The only way you're going to overcome them is through perseverance.

Remember: a river cuts through rock not because of its power but because of its persistence. Be like the river. Whenever you encounter resistance or an obstacle, just keep persisting and you’ll get there eventually.