Daily Gratitude: Maybe what you need to persist at won’t change the world but you should never give up hope if you’re working on something you’re passionate about. Does it give you joy and pleasure? Does it make you feel good and complete? Is it something you’d willingly give up sleep for? Then keep on working on it. It’s yours and no one should be allowed to take it from you. Don’t let others criticize or condemn your efforts. So what if it hasn’t changed the world or brought you any money? Are you in it for the money? Or for the fun and joy? It’s yours to pursue and you can just keep on working with it until YOU decide not to go after it any longer. Don’t let others determine what you should or shouldn’t be working towards. Don’t let others determine your happiness. You are the only one who can decide you’ll be happy. Keep on going.