Never Give Up: The Power of Perseverance**

Good Afternoon everyone.

Today, I want to talk about something that separates the dreamers from the doers, the winners from the quitters, the legends from the forgotten. That something is *perseverance*—the unshakable belief that no matter how tough the road gets, you keep moving forward.

Life is not a straight path. It is filled with obstacles, failures, disappointments, and moments where you feel like quitting. But let me tell you something: *the people who succeed are not the ones who never failed. They are the ones who never gave up.*

Think about Thomas Edison. He failed 10,000 times before inventing the lightbulb. When asked about it, he said, *"I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work."* That is the mindset of perseverance.

Think about Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players in history. He was cut from his high school basketball team. Imagine if he had given up! But he didn’t. He worked harder, trained longer, and became a legend.

Think about YOU. How many times have you faced setbacks? How many times have you told yourself, “I can’t do this,” “It’s too hard,” or “Maybe I’m not good enough”? *Those are just thoughts. They are not the truth.*

The truth is this: *You are stronger than you think.* You have survived every single challenge life has thrown at you. You are still here. You are still standing. And as long as you have breath in your lungs, you have the power to keep going.

So, here’s my challenge to you:

The next time you feel like quitting, remind yourself *why you started.* The next time you doubt yourself, look in the mirror and say, *"I am capable. I am resilient. I will succeed."*

Because in the end, success doesn’t come to those who had it easy. It comes to those who refused to quit.

*Never give up. Never back down. Keep pushing forward, because your breakthrough is closer than you think.*  

Thank you.😊