“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.”

Life is a journey full of ups and downs, twists and turns. It’s like a rollercoaster ride, sometimes thrilling, sometimes scary, but always moving forward. As Helen Keller once said, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”

But what happens when the ride gets bumpy? What do we do when we face obstacles and challenges that seem insurmountable? The answer lies in perseverance and confidence. As Nelson Mandela once said, “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

Perseverance is the key to success in any endeavor. It’s the ability to keep going even when the going gets tough. As Calvin Coolidge once said, “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.”

But perseverance alone is not enough. We must also have confidence in ourselves and our abilities. As Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t–you’re right.” Our beliefs shape our reality, and if we don’t believe in ourselves, we’re unlikely to achieve our goals.

So how do we cultivate confidence in ourselves? One way is to focus on our strengths and talents. As Albert Einstein once said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” We all have unique talents and abilities, and when we focus on these strengths, we can build confidence in ourselves.

Another way to build confidence is to take action. As Mark Twain once said, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” When we take action towards our goals, even if it’s just a small step, we build momentum and confidence.

Of course, building confidence and perseverance is easier said than done. It takes time and effort to develop these traits. As Vince Lombardi once said, “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” We must be willing to put in the work and stay committed to our goals, even when it’s difficult.

In the end, life is not easy for any of us. But as Helen Keller said, “We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough.” With perseverance and confidence, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve our dreams. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”