Persistence in achieving long-term goals is crucial, but existing theories don't fully explain how people persist or why they sometimes give up too soon or keep going too long. This review defines persistence as returning to pursuing a goal after taking a break. The key factors affecting persistence are breaks in goal pursuit and getting back into it. The review suggests that errors in persistence, like giving up too easily or sticking with a goal for too long, can happen when these factors are not balanced. More research is needed in this area.