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Finnish principle of high power of will which should make you to achieve anything. Characteristics: Determination, courage, persistence (etc.) In Finland we have three things called sisu, sauna and Sibelius and that's what we are.
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a uniquely Finnish quality;
the word used to typify the Finnish spirit; a concept that is at the heart of how all Finns view themselves; a certain feature or value considered by Finns to be typically Finnish - endurance, resilience, tenacity, determination, perseverance - an inner reserve of diligence, capacity, the ability to face head-on and always overcome - craziness: the recklessness that inspires a person to take on something in the face of incredible odds - bravery, empowerment, inner strength Gritting your teeth, continuing to fight against an overwhelming enemy, clearing a forest with your bare hands, continuing on to win a race even after falling.
Sisu means that you finish what you start, you don’t quit in the middle of a job, and you don’t whine. "It doesn’t take sisu to go to the North Pole; it takes sisu to stand at the door when the bear is on the other side." |
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