The One SMALL Secret for BIG Wins

There are many things we want to achieve in life. But as the days and weeks roll by and tun into months and years, sometimes, we find that we have not made much progress. Or as much progress as we’d like.

There is ONE small secret that can help you score those BIG wins. I am talking about Consistency.

4 Reasons Being Consistent is Important

1. Consistency Helps Create Habits

We know habits are difficult to break. We often carry out a habit mindlessly, without even aware of it.

With consistency, we can build good habits that help us improve. For example, if you want to get up earlier each day so that you can have more time to plan your day, you have to get into the ‘habit’ of waking up early. You don’t build a habit by waking up early once a week. The consistency in waking up early every single day is what gets you there.

2. Consistency Builds Motivation

Being consistent means you are making progress every day. With each day, you have come a step closer to your goal than you were yesterday. This awareness gives you a sense of motivation and pushes you forward.

Consistency teaches us the lesson that progress is better than perfect. Consistency does not demand giant steps of you. Let’s take an example of exercising. Consistency does not mean you run 10 k today. Being consistent means you run your 3 k or 4 k or even a 2 k every single day. You are building a habit that will serve you well and motivate you to continue the habit.

3. Consistency Takes away the Fear

With consistency comes confidence. Think about it. Something as simple as music or sports. If you practice everyday (or regularly), you get better at it.

Let us say, you want to come up with more ideas for increasing your customer database. My recommendation would be to set aside some time everyday to brainstorm on this. You may set aside 15 minutes or 1 hour, depending on your schedule. What is important is that you consistently spend that time on that topic. You will be amazed to see how the ideas flow. And naturally, this builds your confidence in the area.

Being consistent take away the fear that you have to do something gigantic today to achieve your goals. With a consistency approach, you need to take small doable steps everyday and you will reach your oal.

4. The Compounding Effect of Consistency

Things rarely change overnight. Changes occur as a result of things we do over a period of time. This is called the compounding effect of consistency.

Eating healthy one day won’t make a difference to your health. But when you are making healthy food choices consistently, you can see and feel the difference.

Working on one weekend won’t end your marriage. But consistently prioritizing work over family may well spell bad news for your relationship.

Yes, consistency does have an impact on your life. You can choose the impact to be positive or negative.

Choose wisely.