Perseverence

"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no help at all." - Dale Carnegie

"What we do not see, what most of us never suspect of existing, is the silent but irresistible power which comes to the rescue of those who fight on in the face of discouragement." - Napolean Hill

Perseverence is the difference between faith and lack thereof! It is the art of persistence in the face of resistance, when you believe in your vision and goal. I find this video particularly apt in illustrating the value of patience, faith and perseverence in the face of "no progress", till the time is right for things to happen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ3C9SP8xRE

"A leader, once convinced that a particular course of action is the right one, must....be undaunted when the going gets tough." - Ronald Reagan