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Developing Persistence – The CLNC®'s Workout by Vickie L. Milazzo, RN, MSN, JD Recently, I had the opportunity to hike a 14-mile trail through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Although this walk was certainly longer than I'm used to taking, I consider myself to be in excellent physical condition and I didn't see it as an overwhelming challenge. The combination of a very hot day, long uphill hike and the uneven volcanic terrain turned out to be a challenge for which I was not mentally prepared. Four miles into the hike I thought seriously about turning back because I knew I already had a four-mile return trip ahead of me. Fortunately, my pride and stubbornness pushed me forward. At the end of the trail, my persistence was rewarded with a breathtaking view of the active volcano – an eerie, yet awesomely beautiful sight like nothing I'd ever experienced before. More importantly, all along the way, I was able to enjoy the experience and notice the little things: the uniqueness of each square inch of the black lava formation I was crossing; the abundance of plant life in this seemingly barren area; incredible red flowers superimposed on the stark background; and in the twelfth mile, the most incredible rainbow I've ever seen – all of which I would have missed if I had quit. While the hike was a humbling experience, I had the satisfaction of accomplishing a challenging pursuit and knowing that I didn't give up. At one of our NACLNC® Conferences, a CLNC® told the attendees how she started her practice. Her story reminded me of my hiking experience. When this CLNC® went into business, she did not anticipate the many business challenges and difficulties she would face. Along the way she often felt overwhelmed by these obstacles and thought of giving up. She questioned whether she could possibly turn her venture into a full-time business or if she'd always be dabbling – doing a case or two here and there. But she refused to quit or turn back. Finally, after much hard work, things seemed to magically come together. In her fourteenth month she grossed over $17,000 (an amount she couldn't have imagined making two months earlier). If she had turned back when she doubted herself, not only would she have failed, but she also would never have known what she was capable of accomplishing. Many nurses who fail in business or in reaching for any other goal simply turn back too soon. Their path is uphill and the terrain is rough. Unforeseen obstacles crop up – a difficult case, a resistant prospect, a fierce new competitor. But if these nurses would only persist, sooner or later, little things would begin to make their way a bit easier – a CLNC® colleague who becomes a friend and sounding board, a new piece of software that makes the office more efficient, an attorney who refers several of his associates. With persistence these nurses can become like the CLNC® at our conference – confident and proud of her growing success. If you're ever tempted to give up, remember this: You will miss not only the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but also a lot of rainbows and flowers and other fantastic treats along the way. Whether you're hiking or building a legal nurse consultant practice, the rewards go to those who stick to their goals no matter what.
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