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Did You Know That George Washington…   In our last couple +1s, we chatted about Admiral McRaven’s and Ryan Holiday’s take on Courage.   Remember: Courage is calling. All we need to do is take JUST ONE STEP.   Today I want to explore some more wisdom from McRaven’s great new book, The Hero Code.   As you may recall, The Hero Code has ten virtues: Courage. Humility. Sacrifice. Integrity. Compassion. Perseverance. Duty. Hope. Humor. Forgiveness.   Let’s shine a spotlight on the sixth virtue, Perseverance.   We’ll invite Admiral McRaven back to the party to share his wisdom on the subject.   He tells us: “I believe history will show that success is not just a function of brains or brawn, of talent or intellect, of skill or resourcefulness, but of perseverance. Genius without resolve is just another passing person with a bright idea. Athletic prowess without determination is just another talent wasted. The world is filled with men and women who amounted to nothing because they gave up on their dreams