The kid has stick-to-itiveness. I like that in a kid.If I had more stick-to-itiveness, maybe I could get a job.
stick-to-itiveness
Persistence and determination; tenacity. He's always had great ideas for novels, but he's never had enough stick-to-itiveness to complete one.We need someone punctual and reliable, with the stick-to-itiveness necessary to see high-pressure projects through to completion.