# Resistance Separates Finished Work From Abandoned Dreams by Bryant McGill > “Doing something good may invite resistance. Many people notice that the moment they try to create something beautiful, obstacles and opposition appear, so it helps to expect resistance and keep going. Persistence through that resistance is often what separates finished work from abandoned dreams.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Partnership, Sanctuary, and the Practice of Mutual Growth - Livestream (Nov 2018)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Partnership, Sanctuary, and the Practice of Mutual Growth - Livestream|Partnership, Sanctuary, and the Practice of Mutual Growth - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2018-11-07). ## 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/Partnership, Sanctuary, and the Practice of Mutual Growth - Livestream|Partnership, Sanctuary, and the Practice of Mutual Growth - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Persistence|Persistence]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Doing something good may invite resistance. Many people notice that the moment they try to create something beautiful, obstacles and opposition appear, so it helps to expect resistance and keep going. Persistence through that resistance is often what separates finished work from abandoned dreams.” — Bryant McGill, Partnership, Sanctuary, and the Practice of Mutual Growth - Livestream (Nov 2018) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-resistance-finished-work-dreams ```