Persistence

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated failures. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” Calvin Coolidge President Coolidge was not noted for his loquaciousness, but when he did speak it was with a cogency from which modern politicians could learn. While our leaders craft “sound bites” self-consciously intended to be memorable, Coolidge’s truisms are as fresh today as they were ninety years ago. Which brings us to persistence; we are at that time of year when the finish line is almost within sight, with the far turn and the home stretch left to go. Our students need us during this time, and we must remain persistent and determined to see them successfully through to the finish. Hang in there!