Having read the memoir thrice, I have noted he had a never-give-up attitude. When he first ran for a political seat in 1974, he not only lost but also ran up debt. But that didn't dent his passion for politics, for he was elected Arkansas Governor five years later.
As governor, he did some things that led to his defeat in the next gubernatorial race, a loss he described as a near-death experience, but one that taught him valuable lessons. He was elected governor again and served in that position till he became president-elect.
But he faced challenges before becoming president. In 1988 for instance, critics lampooned him for giving a pathetic speech in that year's Democratic National Convention, an experience that made him sensitive to the feelings of people who find themselves in embarrassing situations.
Such are the kind of beatings Bill Clinton endured on his way to presidency. And he became a great president given that America prospered in his time. Obviously drawing from his illustrious political career, he advised people:
If you live long enough, you'll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you'll be a better person. It's how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is never quit, never quit, never quit.That Bill Clinton succeeded due to his never-give-up attitude inspires me to keep carving out a nice little career for myself as a blogger. And I am proud of how far I have come. Trust me, the journey hasn't been easy.
Like Bill Clinton, I have faced criticism and rejection. Some have dismissed my blog stories as sketchy while others haven't liked what I share for reasons I can't tell. But I have kept on moving.
The good thing about never giving up is that we become better at what we are trying to achieve. It's like what Dale Carnegie said of writers who practiced their craft for several years, only to find themselves among the finest in the world one day.
As for me, my never-give-up attitude has made me a better blogger. I now enjoy sharing stories and songs daily, unlike before when it felt burdensome.
I urge you to also develop a never-give-up attitude, or stick-to-itiveness as some would call it. Keep pursuing that dream God put in your heart and He will honor you with every blessing in due season as He promises in Psalm 37:34.
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RECOMMENDATION: If you've enjoyed the above story on the never-give-up attitude, you might also enjoy another one on "Keeping Hope Alive" which I wrote seven years ago.
