Never giving up is an important part of life. Never having a Plan B and just going toward your goals in a straight line is the best way of achieving what you want. Always having hope that you will reach your goals is a positive way of living.

Not to say that being persistent is easy. It may not always be a walk in the park. But always holding out for that goal, finding new ways to reach for the end result, keeps you alive, focused and even healthy.

Having a goal in mind can also change. For example, if you want to play basketball professionally and but don't have the skill, you can still be part of the basketball. You get on the team, you contribute to the success of the team as a manager, broadcaster, marketing guru - anything that puts you on the team, you have reached your goal. And you did it by never giving up!