RELENTLESS

RELENTLESS


Attributed to the 30th President of the United States, CALVIN COOLIDGE (1923 - 1929):

Nothing in this world can take the place of PERSISTENCE. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not: unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

President Calvin Coolidge succeeded, as Vice President, his predecessor President Warren G. Harding, who died unexpectedly while in office. He went on to win the next election and therefore served as President for 6 years. He was famous for being a man of few words ('silent Cal'), but during his Presidency ('the Roaring Twenties'),  America experienced impressive economic growth, albeit mostly debt-driven. This would eventually lead to the Great Economic Depression of the 1930's. But Coolidge will always be remembered for his no-nonsense approach, his honesty and his integrity.

Being relentless and unstoppable, rather than being casual and easy-going, will deliver the results needed to become successful. As long as you are driven by reaching specific objectives, you have become a goal-oriented type, rather than a person on autopilot. There is always the temptation to relax, but as soon as you realize, that it is a race against time, then you will press ahead and get the job done. Because otherwise, you're done!

If you are really, really determined, keep trying and never give up, you can be annoying. But some things are inevitable. It is what it is. You may even be accused of being narcissistic: a deep need for excessive attention and admiration. There is always a price to pay if you stand out from the crowd. That's why you have to be relentless and fearless. Mind you, your working life is too short to worry about the fallout, while realizing your dreams.

You are your worst enemy, because it's so easy to be distracted.  Excuses abound in tough times! Become like Coolidge, a man of few words and a lot of action. Trust your instincts. Bite the bullet, otherwise you will bite the dust.


DIEDERIK SCHMULL                  July 12th, 2019       Westcliff-On-Sea, ESSEX, U.K.