Consistency: The Building Block Of Every Success

All winning teams are goal-oriented. Teams like these win consistently because everyone connected with them concentrates on specific objectives. They go about their business with blinders on; nothing will distract them from achieving their aims.” – Lou Holtz.

In our world today everyone is in search of shortcuts to success. The advent of the internet has rendered a lot of people handicapped, as we all depend on the internet for solutions to problems without making an attempt on our own. The idea of living in the 21st century, where everything has to be done without stress or delay is becoming a bone in the neck. Rather than helping us it has made people become more impatient, making some shy away from trying again. 

The principle of trying again is gradually fading away. I didn't get it the first time, I can't wait any longer, I need to try on something else. The era of putting more effort is becoming absurd as things can be done within the snap of a finger, without stress or difficulty. 

What Is Consistency?

In simple terms, it is seen as the process of being firm on our pursuit or activity. It is also known as persistence. And the opposite is inconsistency. The attitude of not giving up so easily, being able to sail through turbulent moments without fear or negligence.

Should we blame the advancement in technology as the main cause of inconsistency? Partially, yes! The days of using two weeks to carry out research are over. Now, we can use just five minutes to gather all the information we need. Give me reasons why someone won't outgrow this amazing character. 

In the academic world, students often shy away from courses they feel are tough. Forgetting the fact, all that is being taught was produced by humans. If they had shy away, how would we have had all the difficult books we are scared of studying?.  If a student isn't consistent in his/her studies, there is bound to be a setback, and it results in inconsistency. The popular saying, practice makes perfect should be put to action. Rather than just say it, try it. Be consistent in studies, you don't have to throw your books away. If you do so, you might end up not having the desired knowledge. Even though you may cram to pass an examination. It is clearly seen, lack of consistency breeds incomplete success. 

In our circular work, if you don't practice the basic techniques needed in your field, you might lack behind. Where others who persist are making it, you will be struggling. Let's presume, you are a musician. Can you compare the first day you started singing to your current status now? Of course, they will be a great change, if and only if you are consistent. You will notice you are now able to sing with ease as compared to others who started and never continued because they were mocked. That is what consistency yields, it boost self esteem.

It is clearly seen that consistency is needed in every journey of life. Even in the blogging world and social media. You will notice your first post on Facebook never got as many likes and comments as your current post, what gave your post that boost wasn't just you having a large number of friends. You were able to get their attention because you never stopped writing and uploading new photos.  And now their reactions and comments have increased which has boosted your perseverance spirit. But what would have happened, if you were ignored for all those while you posted, will you still have the courage to continue posting and uploading photos? If yes, then you are displaying the rightful spirit of consistency but if no! Then that is inconsistency. 

It also plays an important role in our day to day activities. For instance, you got enrolled in a driving school, no matter the number of videos you have seen on YouTube, Facebook and other social media. You will not be able to drive the car on your first day. Learning how to master it, depends on how serious you are. You can't enter a car and drive it for the first time no matter the kind of genius you are. It will take days and constant preparations to drive one.  Another instance is an athlete who wants to win his first race. The athlete has to practice for a period of time and also be able to develop social and mental stamina.  You can't think of winning on your first trial or next, you have to be consistent to make your effort count.

Finally, it can be deduced that consistency and inconsistency are two sides of the same coin. No matter how high we throw our coin, we are bound to get just one result.  The first trial isn't enough reason to give up, why not give it another perfect shot?  The best shots are learnt after a series of bad shots, failures and disappointments. Technology has made it difficult to encourage trying again but whatever is the challenge, we don't have to let go because we failed the first time. We should only give up when all our trials and techniques lead us to the same impossible route. Being consistent is all we need in our journey in the virtual world. We might not have the same comments, likes and upvotes every day, but on days when we have a low return of comments and upvotes, will it encourage us to try harder or to give up?  Your answers will be so useful in the comment box.  Thank you for your input.

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