perceive, prepare, perform, persevere

 ​Col. Charles E. McGee has credited all his achievements to a simple formula. (Read more here)

“I’d like to pass on what I call my four ‘P’s’ — perceive, prepare, perform, persevere — dream your dreams but get the good education to accomplish the desires and needs of the country,” he said. “Always seek excellence and always do your best in things that you do. Finally, don’t let the negative circumstances be an excuse for not achieving.”