The Monkey the Cat Podcast

"Perseverance Turns Small Steps Into Great Achievements" Episode 66

Don Fessenden Season 1 Episode 66

"Hey there, fur-tastic friends! It’s Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s message is one I’ve had to learn one pawstep at a time…

Perseverance turns small steps into great achievements.

Let me tell you how one tiny challenge became something way bigger than I expected."

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Tyler:

"Hey there, fur-tastic friends! It’s Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s message is one I’ve had to learn one pawstep at a time… Perseverance turns small steps into great achievements. Let me tell you how one tiny challenge became something way bigger than I expected.""A few weeks ago, I wanted to learn how to balance on the garden fence. Now, for some cats, that’s easy. But me? My tail twitches when I get nervous. I’d wobble, lose my balance, and jump off. I tried once. Fell. Tried again. Fell faster. Max joked,‘Gravity’s got a crush on you, Monkey.’ But Brooklyn sat beside me. Teddy offered to spot me. Even Olivff whispered,‘You’ve got this… eventually.’ So I kept trying. One paw at a time. A little higher each day. A little longer each time. And then—one sunny morning—I walked the whole length of the fence. Balanced. Calm. Proud. Max screamed,‘You're the cat version of a tightrope walker!’ I just smiled… and exhaled.""That’s when it hit me: I didn’t get there all at once. I got there step by step. And that’s what perseverance is. It’s showing up. Trying again. Being okay with falling—as long as you stand back up. So whatever fence you’re walking—whether it’s learning something new, making a friend, or finishing a goal—just keep going. One step. Then another. Then another. Because small steps add up to something great. You don’t have to leap—you just have to try. I’m Monkey, and I believe in every brave step you take. Bye for now!"