Why “Don’t Quit” is Both the Best and the Worst Advice There Is
The Timeless Principle of Consistency
This is one in a series of essays that was originally conceived as a book for print publication. If you enjoy it and would like to read more from the collection, you can find a sort of Table of Contents here.
One of the most exciting aspects of self-improvement is the thrill of actually seeing the results in yourself. If you’ve ever embarked on a self-improvement mission, you’ve probably noticed that it’s one of the most frustrating and difficult aspects as well.
Why is that?
Usually, more than anything else, it’s a matter of consistency.
We decide to do something that we know is going to benefit us… let’s say run a mile every day. Then we set our alarm, strap on our shoes, and hit the road… for about three days. Then, something happens and we’re too tired, or we get sick, or we go on vacation, and life gets in the way. Then, suddenly, it’s been four days and we haven’t run once.
Then what happens?
We get fed up and we surrender!
But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are a few things you need to understand about setting and reaching goals, and about consistency, if you want to feel that…
