Life, at times, offers all of us a haversack of trials—crushing burdens in the moment and beyond. But I’m trying not to take the bait, and think often of others struggling. As a wholly imperfect person, I’m trying to find my way out of a valley of depression without wavering. We often find perseverance in different ways, though forward motion is forward motion. Experts say perseverance is the confluence of passion and lasting stamina and is more critical in life than talent or intelligence.