My ability to succeed is directly proportional to my ability to persevere.  We all have setbacks, challenges and obstacles in our lives but those that demonstrate resilience and can absorb the punches of life and still move forward are the ones most capable of succeeding.  There is never a direct path to success so if you lose sight of where it is you want to go every time there is a disruption in your plans or you are blown off track by the winds of adversity you will likely not succeed.  Instead, be resilient and constantly keep an eye on your objective.  Takings steps forward even when you have been delayed, distracted or stalled is the only way you will succeed.

Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient. Steve Maraboli

Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare. Angela Duckworth

The human capacity for burden is like bamboo- far more flexible than you'd ever believe at first glance.  Jodi Picoult

Grief and resilience live together. Michelle Obama