Tag: failure

"Failed" LDS Missionaries

Some missionaries mistakenly judge the success of their missions based on the number of baptisms.  Our twentieth century prophets who served in Britain had few, if any, convert baptisms.  David O. McKay, Joseph Fielding Smith, and Gordon B. Hinckley were all discouraged and frustrated with their lack of converts. Joseph Fielding Smith remarked that anyone … Continue reading "Failed" LDS Missionaries →

Great Examples of “Grit” — The Key to Success

The great key to long term success is grit and perseverance. “Endure to the end.” “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.” There are countless examples of success through endurance and grit.  Here are a few of the most famous ones. Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln is perhaps our greatest president. He kept … Continue reading Great Examples of “Grit” — The Key to Success →