To keep trying and working hard even when something is difficult, without giving up.
From Latin perseverare meaning 'to persist' (per- = through, severus = strict/serious). The word implies not just trying but maintaining strict discipline through difficulty.
The most successful people in any field—athletes, musicians, scientists—all share one trait: they persevere through failure. Research shows that what separates high achievers isn't talent but the willingness to keep going when others quit.
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