If you’re familiar with the story of the hare (野兔) and the tortoise（乌龟）, you know that the tortoise proved that perseverance is much more important than speed.          , but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise. Here are some tips that can help you to improve your perseverance.
●Set goals and write them down.
If you don’t know what you want to accomplish, it’s hard to persevere(坚持) until you do.        instead of making many projects that may upset you
●         , and cross each step off the list as you complete it.
If you want to master the ability to cook German dishes, you’ll need to read cookbooks, study the recipes（食谱）, buy ingredients（食料） and practice making the dishes. Write down all these steps and remove each step as you go.
●Make a list of the rewards related to any project to encourage yourself to persevere.
When you want to lose 40 pounds, it may seem like a difficult goal.        . You can lower yourblood sugar or fit into your favorite pair of jeans（牛仔裤）. Keep those rewards in mind to encourage yourself to stick to your diet and exercise program.
●Imagine your success.
Take time each day to sit back, relax and picture the life you’ll lead once you’ve reached your goal.    Read them over several times a day to encourage yourself to keep going.

A．Like the hare, many people start off strong

B．Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your life

C．You can’t lose weight only by going on a diet

D．Make a list of the steps needed to reach your goal

E. But there are big rewards for doing so
F. Choose one or two goals that are most important to you and work toward those