# Calm Persistence Makes Obstacles Survivable by Bryant McGill > “Perseverance through small setbacks models resilience. Technical glitches, rude interruptions, and noise can all become chances to practice staying composed. Calm persistence shows others that obstacles are survivable.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Leaving Toxic Dynamics Without Losing Compassion - Livestream (Jan 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Leaving Toxic Dynamics Without Losing Compassion - Livestream|Leaving Toxic Dynamics Without Losing Compassion - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-01-18). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Leaving Toxic Dynamics Without Losing Compassion - Livestream|Leaving Toxic Dynamics Without Losing Compassion - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Persistence|Persistence]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Perseverance through small setbacks models resilience. Technical glitches, rude interruptions, and noise can all become chances to practice staying composed. Calm persistence shows others that obstacles are survivable.” — Bryant McGill, Leaving Toxic Dynamics Without Losing Compassion - Livestream (Jan 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-calm-persistence-obstacles-survivable ```