Consistency & Growth
Focusing on a goal and accomplishing it feels great – we like to pat ourselves on the back and tell others about what we’ve done. However, not long after that moment of indulging ourselves in some self-satisfaction comes a feeling of seeking a new challenge. Whether it’s human nature or simply a way for us to prove ourselves – we continuously seek new goals and aspire to chase more dreams.
If we were to focus on developing ourselves rather than focus on reaching goals, we would not only develop our character and become a better version of ourselves, but we would also be naturally be hitting our goals along the way. Consistency in self-growth and development in character leads us to reach goals more easily. On the other hand, reaching a goal doesn’t mean that we’re exactly developing as a person in multiple areas - it just means that we’ve mastered or reached a peak in a specific sphere.
Growth and personal development is a lifestyle. A goal is often something to temporarily be gained or accomplished, and then we move on. Personal growth means that we are mastering ourselves to not only accomplish those goals but also live on a higher standard in multiple areas in life. A goal often is often an isolated event that affects a certain aspect of ourselves.
Consistency is the key. People who are consistent do many small things that turn out big results over time. All too often we give up because we want to see results ASAP. Whether it’s building our social skills, learning how to give a compelling speech, or drive a vehicle – we all start out with a need for development in various places. Patience is needed in addition to having a tangible outcome in mind.
Most successful people are the ones that show up and do the work – even when they don’t “feel” like it. Surprisingly, it’s doing what you need to do and practicing your craft that’s actually going to drive inspiration into your life. Professional baseball players don’t hit a homerun the first time they pick up a bat. They learn through trial and error, through many small hits (and misses), and how to connect with the ball.
The same applies to anything – you need to build up through small successes in order to hit your homerun in any field. Self-development and consistency to practice is the winning combination to obtain repeated success.
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