perseverance (ethics)

Defying the odds, Clorinda the cow follows her dream of becoming a ballet dancer.

A young boy who wants to receive mail of his own sends away for an offer he sees on the back of a cereal box.

Thirteen-year-old Theo, overweight and out of shape, finds that with his friend's support he just might be able to run in the race to raise money to help cancer patients like his aunt.

Hugh, a poor but clever orphan, sets out to seek his fortune in the city but first he must find a way to pay the toll-taker at the bridge.

A young apprentice wizard saves the wizard's training hall by trusting and believing in himself.

Examines the lives of ten professional basketball players, including Muggsy Bogues, Bobby Hurley, John Lucas, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Buck Williams, who overcame various obstacles on their way to success in the NBA.

In 1933, facing the hardships of the Great Depression, Ruth learns to follow her mother's example and count her lucky stars when she turns her disappointment over not being able to attend fourth grade into a blessing for her younger sister.

Timothy Cox, who is good at following through on ideas, decides to wear the same unwashed socks for one month, ignoring the objections of his dachsund, Walt, and everyone else around him.

Baseball legend Cal Ripken, Jr., shares his Eight Elements of Perseverance, which helped him find success and fulfillment in all areas of his life, and offers advice on how others can use those principles in their own lives.

With the encouragement of the other Corner Kids, Alex keeps trying until he is able to swim all the way across the pool.