Perseverance - Getting Started

to take a direct and determined approach to a difficult or unpleasant task

(of a person) to be physically or mentally ready to get something done

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

to start doing something in the way that was planned

to gain knowledge after experiencing something painful or disastrous

doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time

to start working hard instead of hesitating and wondering around

to learn from a failure, mistake, or unpleasant situation instead of feeling bad about it

to get ready to do hard work or tackle a serious challenge

to devote one's time and energy to doing or finishing something one was nervous about

to start with small steps before tackling difficult tasks or challenges

from the point at which something began

to enjoy an experience as much as one can, due to the lack of previous opportunity

a command given to the participants of a competition, particularly a race, to ready themselves

at the planning, preparing, or developing stage

to properly begin doing something that one was neglecting

to begin successfully and quickly

used to say that progress begins or that a process starts working

to start moving, working, or making progress

strong motivation that pushes someone to start doing something

to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others

to start dealing with, understanding, or accepting something that is difficult