Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.

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Endurance is easier to manage when a long challenge is divided into short, finishable races.

When to use it

  • During a difficult week, plan the semester in weekly milestones and focus only on the current one.
  • Use the same principle on one difficult subject: plan the semester in weekly milestones and focus only on the current one, then note what changed.
  • Try it with a classmate or study group: plan the semester in weekly milestones and focus only on the current one, and compare the result at the end of the week.