8. Procrastination. This is one of the most common causes of failure. "Old Man Procrastination" stands within the shadow of every human being, waiting his opportunity to spoil one's chances of success. Most of us go through life as failures, because we are waiting for the "time to be right" to start doing something worthwhile. Do not wait. The time will never be "just right." Start where you stand and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.
9. Lack of Persistence. Most of us are good "starters" but poor "finishers" of everything we begin. Moreover, people are more prone to give up at the first signs of defeat. There is no substitute for persistence. The person who makes persistence his watch-word, discovers that "Old Man Failure" finally becomes tired, and makes his departure. Failure cannot cope with persistence.
"Start where you stand" and "Failure cannot cope with persistence" are now two of my favorite quotes and concepts. Finishing is what differentiates success from failure; seeing a project through to its end is the hallmark of a successful individual. That brainstorm, that manuscript, that business idea are nothing without your persistence to finish them. The time "will never be 'just right'" to finish or start; use the tools at your disposal and be confident that your path will lead you to better ones.
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