STEADFASTNESS

There is a Persian proverb: “Hold to one door, but do so firmly” (Yek dar gir o mohkam gir). This is a natural law that applies to all aspects of life. If you plant a sapling and then move it every day, it will never grow into a large tree. Each time you dig it up, some of its roots will be severed. As a result, it will lose the ability to establish itself firmly and grow upward, spreading its branches in the air.

A person with a private job who frequently switches jobs and moves from one place to another will always be undervalued by others. However, if they remain loyal to one employer, they will be appreciated there. Through their actions, they will win their employer’s heart and eventually earn promotions. Conversely, constantly changing jobs will keep them troubled and prevent them from building a stable life. In this world, no success is possible without perseverance.

If a doctor frequently changes the location of his clinic, or if a shopkeeper repeatedly moves from one shop to another, neither the doctor nor the shopkeeper will ever be successful. Both will ultimately be deprived of progress.

When a person lives in a community, they build a reputation for themselves through their character. This reputation is the most valuable asset of every individual. If your reputation is that you do not lie, do not break promises, do not betray, do not harm anyone, never deviate from your principles, and perform your duties responsibly, then this image will be your greatest asset.

This image will only form if you stay in one place for a long time. If you frequently change locations, you won’t create a clear image in people’s minds. You also won’t be able to earn trust, and you won’t succeed in reaching a higher level of progress.