We all know that breaking a bad habit or establishing a new, healthy one can be difficult, but persistence pays off.

我们都知道，改掉坏习惯，或是生成一个全新的、健康的新习惯，非常难，但是坚持好的习惯是值得的。

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Gilbert's persistence and patience pays off!

吉尔伯特的坚持和耐心最终得到了回报！

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The lessons: persistence pays, and it helps to show your determination in person.

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Sure enough, moments later, Mike's persistence pays off.

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