But most people don't understand how much persistence it takes.

Like so many of the businesses that are working now, it doesn't take much cash, it merely takes persistence and drive.

It takes patience, persistence and a great deal of cultural sensitivity.

"Because of the large number of safety issues, it will take persistence," he said.

When it took dedication and persistence, he was always crossing the goal line ahead of people who probably were smarter.

"It took persistence and discipline," she said, characteristics thought lacking in large-size people like herself.

But it takes persistence to follow through with detailed arrangements for international nuclear inspection.

Any developer knows that success in the real estate business takes persistence, good instincts and not a small amount of luck.

This takes time, patience and persistence, along with experience and skill.

But to find a good underpriced speaker takes persistence and lots of listening.