Please give me the perseverance to achieve my goals

It is good to dream but make sure to keep your feet on the ground.  I ain't a practical man.  I involved in various study plans but none of those is accomplished. In the past, I could rely on the talent to get some results without needing the slightest effort. The true success is left to one who realistically pay his efforts, not me. Dear Lord, please give me the perseverance to achieve my goals.