# Persistence turns impossible dreams into reality [[We should all have big and hairy goals. Even if those are too ambitious and impossible to achieve, working towards such goals will often help us realize our full potential. We will also be surprised by how far we can go]] Persistence and grit can make seemingly impossible goals and dreams a reality. [[A lot of things that appear impossible, become very doable with the right persistence. If we think something is impossible, we forbid ourselves from even trying]] The thing is that [[Big and hairy goals]] require dedication. They can rarely be achieved overnight. [[We should all have big and hairy goals. Even if those are too ambitious and impossible to achieve, working towards such goals will often help us realize our full potential. We will also be surprised by how far we can go]] ## Related - [[Gates' Law]]