Steph's Ripples

I've recently came across this concept. It basically tells us that no one is born genius, or necessarily become a pro in an instant. We can have better propensity to become a professional or an overnight success due to our circumstances. However, to become extremely good at something requires determination and consistent work behind closed doors. Keep doing your work even though you don't feel like it, when you become unmotivated and even if you don't seem to reap any benefits.  We tend to hear of successful people and think they are simply 'lucky'or 'more privileged'. We can all create our own luck and success by willingly doing the work. Keep at it for the long haul. Do it because your soul demands it, not to appear successful in front of other people. Do it because it feels right. Do it because quitting is not an option. It's not about recognition, it's about doing things that matter and matter to you. 

This is a term I have come across very often. The benefits of being consistent. The importance of being consistent. The reasons to be consistent. Well, for one, I have tried times and again to be consistent. I don't even think it has to do with routine. It's simply the ability to keep at doing something, through rough and tough, not only during the good days, but also during the less good ones. It's about doing the thing even if you don't feel like it. It is also a question of priorities. Distractions are daily occurrences that we cannot avoid (also excuses to procrastinate). We must think about the long term. It takes time to build something.  It is a real challenge. It's not simple to be consistent for the sake of being consistent. The underlying reasons are always important because they prompt you to think about the long haul. I'm trying my best to be consistent because I know it's going to help me. It's a skill I need to embrace and earn...

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.