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Starting is easy. Lasting is not. In this episode, we break down what perseverance really is — not as raw willpower, but as a virtue that shows up in two very different ways: the perseverance you need to get through ordinary days, and the perseverance required to finish well at the very end of life. Along the way, we touch on constancy, why it’s so rare, and what physical training can teach us about patience, endurance, and staying the course when quitting feels reasonable. If you’ve ever wondered why momentum fades, discipline collapses, or good intentions don’t survive time, this episode gets to the root of it.

Notes:

Summa Theologica. Part 2 of 2, Question 137. Article 1: Whether Perseverance Is A Virtue?

Article 4: Whether Perseverance Needs The Help Of Grace

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