Stubbornness is the quality of being determined to do what you want and refusing to do anything else. It’s perceived by others as a negative attribute. A person
called this is told they have too much ego, an unwillingness to be wrong, is hot-tempered,
self-centered, fearful of the unknown, controlling, overly competitive, and
defensive. Is there a positive side to stubbornness? Here are a few great
things about being a stubborn person:
1.
Stubborn
people aren't close-minded. They have a mind of their own. Being stubborn does not always mean you are
close-minded. I know plenty of stubborn people who open their ears to
other perspectives; they just may choose to not be swayed due to their own
values, opinions or upbringings. Whatever the case may be, stubborn people have
a mind of their own, which can be a valuable quality in life.
This life is our own, and being stubborn can
be a very charming quality because having the willingness to listen only to
your heart creates a particular appeal. Deep down, people want to have the
willpower to do exactly what their hearts call for, and stubborn people tend to
chase their passions more wholeheartedly.
2.
Stubborn
people know what they want and what they don’t want. Just because a stubborn person isn't easily
swayed by opinions, or resists the path of pleasing others, does not mean he or
she is self-centered. It is good to be able to have a stubborn side so you can
stick to your true values without allowing the opinions of others to move you.
3.
Stubborn
people make their own path. Following your heart takes real determination because the path
of the heart tends to be fueled by intuition. It has the tendency to move
towards the unconventional and can seem irrational to other bystanders.
However, stubborn people move past all onlookers and unbelievers. They stick to
their guns because being stubborn allows detachment from outside influences.
4.
Stubborn
people persevere. Stubborn
people have fewer tendencies to give in or give up on their dreams. If you are
stubborn, you can use it to your advantage in all areas of your life. It
will be good for your well-being to persevere through the rough patches of life
and keep moving forward. Don’t give in to the overly critical types saying
that you are too hard on yourself.
As long as you are in tune to your values and
pursuits, you can go far. Just know that being stubborn does not always mean
you are completely rigid in your ways; it just means you know what you want and
where you stand. Stubborn people never settle for less than what they
want.
5.
Stubborn
people tend to be more decisive. Stubborn people know what they want and tend to be more decisive
and quick to the point. For more passive personalities, this can come across in
the wrong light. Stubborn people can easily upset a passive personality, and
make the person feel like decisions are being forced on him or her, but that is
only the faulty choice of the passive.
Stubborn people are not always strong-headed
in their effort to control others, but in their knowingness of what are better
for them or the situation. Unless it’s a pure act to rebel or hurt the other
person, doing what you know is best for yourself isn’t a bad thing. In
fact, it can be a very healthy act. Everyone is blessed with a very special
gift: the gift of individuality. Stubborn people are not all controlling
because a person can choose to be controlled or not be controlled.
“I’m not stubborn. I’m strong minded with enough common sense to think
for myself.” (@BossedUpQuotes)
“Stubbornness does have its helpful features. You always know what you're
going to be thinking tomorrow.” (Glen Beaman)[i]
[i] Sources used:
·
“Stubbornness Is a Good Thing? 5 Reasons Your
'Faulty' Quality Is Actually Beneficial” By Susan Kocab
·
“Stubbornness” from Cambridge Dictionary
This topic
was suggested by my wife, Bobbi. I am a stubborn person.
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