Faith, belief, awareness, desire, action and motivation are required to persevere and succeed.  Boomer women know a little something about perseverance.  BUT with the holiday season upon us, we sometimes forget!  Though the tasks are many and time seems short, we know when we start that we will not quit.  It’s okay to take a short break or rest period then go back and complete the task.

bulb2Edison and the invention of the light bulb is a study in perseverance. According to Ask.com “Edison actually had to invent a total of seven system elements that were critical to the practical application of electric lights as an alternative to the gas lights that were prevalent in that day.

These were the development of:

  • the parallel circuit,
  • a durable light bulb,
  • an improved dynamo,
  • the underground conductor network,
  • the devices for maintaining constant voltage,
  • safety fuses and insulating materials, and
  • light sockets with on-off switches.

Because of Edison we enjoy a wide array of items that contribute to our comfort.  Imagine just for a moment what the holidays would be like if he had no persevered!

Day 10 This holiday season look at your tasks and decide the circuitry you will use.  If you must invent and reinvent; do so.  You can start a NEW thing!