a.k.a. firmness, determination, perseverance, persistence, steadfastness, tenacity

“Giving up” is a coping strategy for dealing with stress. If you over-rely on it, the solution might be to strengthen some of the many other possible coping strategies.

Complementary virtues¶

• diligence
• endurance
• follow through
• fortitude

Contrasting vices¶

• being wishy-washy
• the fine line between this and stubbornness perhaps requires discernment to discover.

Virtues possibly in tension¶

• flexibility

How to acquire or strengthen it¶

TBD

Notes and links¶

• Aristotle on steadfastness in the context of self control
• Intellectual Tenacity
• LessWrong: Non-Resolve as Resolve

Mentioned elsewhere¶

• One of Ben Franklin’s virtues: “Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.” ―Benjamin Franklin
• One of The VIA Institute’s "Character Strengths" (their page)

Inspirational quotes¶

• “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” ―Maya Angelou
• “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” —MLK, Jr.
• “Little strokes fell great oaks.” ―Benjamin Franklin (as Poor Richard)