Determination

[Big D]

Patience is a virtue, but at what point do you give up?
When do you simply say "forget this" and walk away? Determination is a sign of strength, but too much could seem obsessive.
What d'you reckon?

[DK]

Depends on the situation, I guess. If it's a life or death situation of course you're not going to give up, but if it's to decide the outcome of who gets a 50p coin you seen on the floor with one of your friends what do I care? So yeah, pretty much situation dependant.

[Loony BoB]

I only give up if I feel that it would do more damage to myself or others if I persist with it than vice versa, or if I feel it's unimportant (such as completing a video game that I don't enjoy).

[Dreddz]

what BoB said....

[Chris]

The moment I realize that I've spend 4 hours trying to beat a boss... I give up. Ultimecia you whore! >:O

[Sasquatch]

I weigh my options. Try to figure out whether or not my time is worth the ultimate objective.

[Loony BoB]

The moment I realize that I've spend 4 hours trying to beat a boss... I give up. Ultimecia you whore! >:O

Someone didn't Card Mod their Laguna card.

[Chris]

It's over BOB... But I did beat her eventually. ^.^

[Levian]

I don't [img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img]ing give up until I've finally beaten Minesweeper at the expert level. God that took 4 hours. It was worth it though.

[WildRaubtier]

I hope you mean in seperate games, 4 hours on a single game of minesweeper is sad.

[eestlinc]

I don't [img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img]ing give up until I've finally beaten Minesweeper at the expert level in under 90 seconds. God that took <s>4 hours</s> a really smurfing long time. It was worth it though.

[Raistlin]

I weigh my options. Try to figure out whether or not my time is worth the ultimate objective.

Yeah, more or less. It calls for a value judgment - what do I value more, my time or...whatever it is I'm being patient for.

[Old Manus]

[Loony BoB]

Anyone who has trouble with persisting should read And The Winner Is... by LL Cool J. It will inspire you. Just $11.16 on amazon.com, you save $2.79! Used & New copies available from $0.70.

[Dr.K]

Pretty much what BoB said. If you're aiming for a good that will bring trivial benefits as opposed to proper happiness then you need to have a rethink to see if it's worth it.