Perseverance

perseverance

Definition: diligence, hard work

Synonyms: backbone*, constancy, continuance, dedication, determination, doggedness, drive, endurance, grit, guts*, immovability, indefatigability, persistence, pertinacity, pluck,purposefulness, pursuance, resolution,stamina, steadfastness, stick-to-itiveness, tenacity

Make perseverance an important part of your vocabulary. The alternative is no fun: apathy, idleness, indolence, laziness, lethargy