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TE·NA·CIOUS/TƏˈNĀSHƏS/

Adjective: 1. Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle: “a tenacious grip.” 2. Not easily dispelled or discouraged; persisting in existence or in a course of action. - Oxford Dictionary

When I was a entrepreneur I’d pursue a goal relentlessly. Everything in between me and my goal was simply an obstacle that needed to be removed.

This week I had another reminder of what it was like.

I was speaking at the National Governors Conference in Williamsburg, Va., and my talk ended Sunday at noon. I knew I had to be in Chicago at 9:30 a.m. Monday for a Congressional hearing (I was the lead witness) so I made sure I was on the next to last plane out of Richmond (just in case the last one got canceled).

To read the full, original article click on this link: Steve Blank on Being Tenacious | Entrepreneur.com