#Relentless Pursuit

Van Gogh’s Wholehearted Quest for Creative Truth

Contemporary psychology calls the blend of passion and perseverance grit, a term linked to long-term excellence more than short bursts of talent (Angela Duckworth, Grit, 2016). Likewise, growth mindset research shows that abilities expand with sustained effort and feedback (Carol Dweck, 2006), while studies of creative lives highlight long arcs of iteration before breakthroughs (Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Creativity, 1996). Van Gogh’s sentence anticipates these findings in human terms: first orient the heart, then build the habits that allow it to endure. In returning to his words, we inherit both a challenge and a map. [...]

The Invisible Power of Vision and Relentless Pursuit

Ultimately, vision is deeply personal, shaping not just societies but individual trajectories. It instills resilience and hope, encouraging people to see beyond setbacks. As seen in the stories of ordinary individuals overcoming adversity—whether aspiring to education, entrepreneurship, or artistic achievement—vision transforms limitations into stepping stones, inspiring the relentless pursuit Achebe so eloquently describes. [...]