From the course: Resilience Skills to Navigate Disruption and Uncertainty

Unlock this course with a free trial

Join today to access over 24,700 courses taught by industry experts.

Apply the resilient practice of productive perseverance

Apply the resilient practice of productive perseverance

From the course: Resilience Skills to Navigate Disruption and Uncertainty

Start my 1-month free trial Buy for my team

Apply the resilient practice of productive perseverance

“

- The practice of productive perseverance is defined as both the art and the science of knowing when to maintain the mission or vision we have for ourselves, our teams, and our organization, despite facing challenges. Some people might define the ability to continue in the face of challenge as grit, but grit isn't always productive or the best course of action. In fact, being gritty or continuing in the face of difficulty is only one part of the practice of productive perseverance. On the other hand, the practice of productive perseverance is also about knowing when to shift gears, pivot, or even quit something because we recognize the diminishing returns. Have you ever asked yourself questions like, "Do I stay or do I go? "Do I persevere or do I pivot?" At various points in your life, whether it's a job, completing an advanced degree, or continuing in a relationship, you are already naturally engaging in productive perseverance. Let's take a closer look at the ways that productive…

Contents