If there has ever been a time to persist, it is now.  Persistence leads to change and growth and evolution and POWER.  And...there is no denying that persistence is hard.  It can be overwhelming, exhausting, and feel so relentless.  It is all those things, but that doesn’t make it impossible.  In our fatigue, it’s easy to lose track of the importance of what we are working toward.   To stay persistent we must give ourselves permission.   Permission to: Do better Commit Take imperfect action Be an action taker and decision maker Mess up and keep going Use your voice Take a chance Learn something new Take sides Rest and recover in order to keep going Step back from unhealthy relationships/unhealthy people Say yes Say no Become a different person Listen to your gut (ex: Patty) Let go of other peoples’ expectations Be bold Shine In giving yourself permission to persist, you will find the power to use your voice in new ways, to affect change, to build a better legacy, and to have more massive impact.  This is how we can, together, build a better world for all.