Virgil

Patient Courage: How Effort Can Bend Fate

Contemporary research aligns with this ancient wisdom. Angela Duckworth’s Grit (2016) links sustained effort and passion to long-term achievement, while Carol Dweck’s Mindset (2006) shows that believing abilities grow with practice increases persistence after failure. Moreover, studies of deliberate practice (Ericsson, Krampe, and Tesch-Römer, Psychological Review, 1993) find that structured, feedback-rich repetition produces expert performance over years, not weeks. Taken together, these findings suggest that patient courage is not merely stoic ornament; it is a measurable strategy for nudging outcomes in one’s favor. [...]

In the Face of Impossibility, Keep Moving Forward - Virgil

Virgil, an ancient Roman poet, is renowned for his works like the ‘Aeneid,’ which focuses on themes of duty, effort, and perseverance. His words resonate as timeless wisdom for enduring life's difficulties. [...]

They Can Because They Think They Can - Virgil

It emphasizes the connection between confidence and action. People who think they can succeed are more likely to take action, face challenges, and persevere, compared to those who doubt their abilities. [...]