Persistence, in and of itself, is usually a good thing. However, what if you are chasing the wrong goals? This is where the idea of “enlightened persistence” comes in.
Rather than chase goals that are not, ultimately, right for you, establish your own goals—the goals that make you happy and keep you fulfilled. Some of the questions you can ask yourself to know whether you are displaying enlightened persistence are:
· Am I chasing futile goals that, even when achieved, will not invite happiness?
· When doing what is right for me, do I prevail even when the odds are stacked against me?
· When the task is to turn goals into concrete results do I do a little extra to create a breakthrough?
· Am I focused and consistent towards my goals?
· Persist until you succeed, however, exit if you’re chasing the wrong goals!