#50 - Consistency Is Key 🔑
Hard work, talent, and luck are often cited as important components of achieving success. However, one factor that is often overlooked is consistency.
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Consistency Is Key 🔑
5 Question Friday w/ Randy Crabtree, CPA 📺 (new weekly video segment)
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This is issue #50 of the weekly newsletter, which means I’ve been consistently posting every Friday for the past 50 weeks without missing a single week! This milestone could not be possible without YOU! THANK YOU! It’s because of you & hundreds of other readers that I get the encouragement & support to keep posting every week. I figured what better theme for this week’s newsletter than the topic of consistency.
When it comes to achieving success, there are many factors that come into play. Hard work, talent, and luck are often cited as important components. However, one factor that is often overlooked is consistency. Consistency is the quality of being constant or reliable, and it can have a huge impact on the success or failure of any endeavor. Let’s explore why consistency is key when it comes to work, new ventures, activities, and skills that we are trying to learn, and why it's important to never give up, no matter what. We'll also explore how the concept of consistency can be applied to a classic toy, Legos, to demonstrate just how powerful consistency can be.
First and foremost, consistency is key when it comes to building a successful career or business. Whether you're working for someone else or striking out on your own, it's important to show up every day, work hard, and be reliable. Consistency builds trust and credibility, and it's a key factor in gaining respect from your peers and superiors. It's also vital for building momentum; small but consistent efforts over time add up, and can lead to big results.
Consistency is also crucial when it comes to pursuing new ventures, whether that's starting a new hobby, starting a new blog, learning a new skill, or embarking on a new business venture. It's easy to get excited at the beginning, but enthusiasm can quickly wane if progress is slow or setbacks occur. Consistent effort, even if it's small, can keep the momentum going and prevent the discouragement that can cause people to give up altogether.
In addition, consistency is vital when it comes to activities and skills that we're trying to learn. Whether it's playing an instrument, learning a language, or perfecting a certain technique, progress can be slow and discouraging at times. However, consistent practice, even just a few minutes a day, is more effective than sporadic, intense bursts of effort. It's important to remember that progress is often slow and steady, and that a little bit of effort every day can help you achieve your goals in the long run.
Finally, consistency is key when it comes to never giving up, NO MATTER WHAT. Failure and setbacks are often part of the journey when it comes to achieving success, but it's crucial to persevere through difficult times. Even when it seems like progress is slow or it's tempting to throw in the towel altogether, consistent effort can help you push through and come out on the other side.
To demonstrate the power of consistency, let's take a look at Legos. Lego sets can contain dozens or even hundreds of tiny pieces, and putting them together can be a painstaking, tedious process. However, the satisfaction of seeing the finished product is well worth the effort. The key to successfully building a Lego set is consistency: taking small, incremental steps towards the finished product, rather than trying to rush through the process. Consistent effort can help you overcome even the most complex Lego sets, and the same principles can be applied to any endeavor.
Remember, consistency is key when it comes to achieving success in any area of life, whether it's work, new ventures, activities, or skills that we're learning. By showing up every day, being reliable, and putting in consistent effort, we can build momentum, achieve our goals, and overcome setbacks. Whether we're building a Lego set or pursuing a lifelong dream, consistent, persistent effort is the key to success. So, whatever your goal may be, remember- consistency is key 🔑!
5 Question Friday (New Video Segment)
Guest: Randy Crabtree, CPA (The Unique CPA Conference)
In this insightful interview, Randy emphasizes the power of passion and delegation in achieving professional success. He advises us to find the intersection of our passion and skills. Randy also provides valuable information about upcoming The Unique CPA conference. Tune in to uncover valuable insights and wisdom that could transform your professional journey.
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Vimal (Vee-Mull)
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