“Nothing in this world
can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than
unsuccessful people 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. The slogan “press on” has
solved and always will solve the problems of the human race”, says Calvin
Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States. We need a young generation
with determination to steer our nation towards progress. Hardly in any sphere
of life or moment can one afford to be lethargic. People who persistently
followed their dreams with strong determination have been successful in their
lives. Whether it is an individual, an institute or a nation, the passion with
which they moved and worked has always influenced the end result. One who
persists will emerge a winner, and that has always been the story, be it in
studies or careers like music, sports, fashion designing, animation or anything
for that matter.
Chandra Sekar Subramanian from Tamil Nadu, at the age of 15
became India’s youngest engineering graduate. The success of Padma Shri Saina
Nehwal, is one of grit and passion coupled with hard work. Her efforts have
brought laurels to our nation. David Villa of Spain has been a nightmare for
his opponents; and he is one of the few players who made ripples in the world
of football. Teenage heartthrob Justin Bieber began singing at a very tender
age. Today, at 18, he is a teen sensation taking the world of music by storm. Determination
and persistence are the driving forces behind the success of these people and
many others.
The future of a nation lies in its younger generation. A
balanced, determined and dedicated youth can change the course of a nation. The
changes that we want to bring in need to start with us. As Theodore Roosevelt
says, “Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even
though checkered by failure than to take rank with those poor spirits who
neither enjoy much nor suffer much because they live in the grey twilight that
knows neither victory nor defeat.”
