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  2. Gaman (term) - Wikipedia

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    Gaman (我慢) is a Japanese term of Zen Buddhist origin which means "enduring the seemingly unbearable with patience and dignity". [1] [2] The term is generally translated as "perseverance", "patience", or "tolerance". [3]

  3. Grit (personality trait) - Wikipedia

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    Individuals with higher levels of grit are able to bounce back from set backs more quickly due to a positive mindset. Grit highlights perseverance in working towards life long goals. These individuals tend to experience more success and demonstrate a more sustained effort over longer periods of time.

  4. Conditional preservation of the saints - Wikipedia

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    Jacobus Arminius (1560–1609) arrived at the same conclusion in his own readings of the early church fathers. In responding to Calvinist William Perkins arguments for the perseverance of the saints, he wrote: "In reference to the sentiments of the [early church] fathers, you doubtless know that almost all antiquity is of the opinion, that believers can fall away and perish."

  5. Vīrya - Wikipedia

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    It is the mind intent on being ever active, devoted, unshaken, not turning back and being indefatigable. It perfects and realizes what is conducive to the positive. [7] In the context of the Mahayana Abhidharma, virya is commonly translated as diligence. [7]

  6. Determination - Wikipedia

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    Determination is a positive emotional feeling that promotes persevering towards a difficult goal in spite of obstacles. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Determination occurs prior to goal attainment and serves to motivate behavior that will help achieve one's goal.

  7. Ganbaru - Wikipedia

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    Ganbaru (頑張る, lit. 'stand firm'), also romanized as gambaru, is a ubiquitous Japanese word which roughly means to slog on tenaciously through tough times. [1]The word ganbaru is often translated as "doing one's best", but in practice, it means doing more than one's best. [2]

  8. Conscientiousness - Wikipedia

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    Terms such as "hard-working", "reliable", and "persevering" describe desirable aspects of character. Because conscientiousness was once believed to be a moral evaluation, it was overlooked as a psychological attribute. The reality of individual differences in conscientiousness has now been clearly established by studies of cross-observer agreement.

  9. Glossary of professional wrestling terms - Wikipedia

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    Cross-promotion dates back to the early days of wrestling as challenges between rival promoters in the same area often occurred. curtain jerker See jerk the curtain cutoff. Also getting the heat. A point in a match in which the heel stops the face's attack or comeback and goes on the offensive. [2]