There are countless examples of perseverance throughout history and in contemporary society. Here are a few examples:
Thomas Edison, who famously said "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work," as he continued to try different approaches to inventing the light bulb.
J.K. Rowling, who faced numerous rejections before her Harry Potter series was eventually published and became a global phenomenon.
Mahatma Gandhi, who persevered through years of non-violent resistance in his efforts to bring about independence for India.
The Wright brothers, who faced numerous setbacks and failures in their efforts to invent the airplane, but ultimately succeeded through their perseverance.
Malala Yousafzai, who continued to speak out and advocate for girls' education in Pakistan despite facing death threats.
Michael Jordan, who faced numerous setbacks and failures throughout his career, but persevered and became one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Neil Armstrong, who faced numerous challenges and setbacks as an astronaut, but ultimately became the first person to set foot on the moon.