Let's face it. To become good at something, you need to be consistently doing the work. This is the key and it's simple. Showing up everyday no matter what. Ironically what is simple is usually the hardest to do. We are often too busy trying to do everything. We get caught up by everyday distractions and what not. Keep this in mind. Focus on doing the work you need to get better and better everyday. Our duty is to become better versions of ourselves every single day. Leave everything else that is not bringing you closer to the person you want to be.
I was made aware of this concept whilst I was reading the book 'The Slight Edge' by Jeff Olson. We have the ability to choose what we want to do with our lives. The distinction between those people who are successful- not referring to financial gain- and those who are unsuccessful comes down to habits. What is it you are making every day that is bringing you forward towards achieving your dreams/ goals. What is it you are doing that is moving you away from your dreams? Successful people do what unsuccessful people don't do. They are committed to self-development, growing, doing what it takes every single day- the mundane actions. Take for example, reading 10 pages a day compounded over time leads to a great deal of pages read. You don't have to start big, but create a momentum. Daily repetitive actions over time lead to accumulation of wealth. The problem here is that not many of us are willing to do those actions every day. We are quick to sink to old habits, we a...
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