“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.”

– Dwayne Johnson

Snap out from it! I know you are trying to think I am here to make a fuss or complain! Nah! I am not going to do that but to clear some things for us to understand.

I was inspired to write something like this after approaching @Jane's article (how do I keep my consistency?) and most of what she said, I have been through. Who doesn't? We all do because to say the truth of the matter, it is difficult to be consistent especially when the results aren't coming in.

I know that it is hard for many of us who are struggling hard to make ends meet and there is no reward to motivate us to keep going. It takes a brave heart with consistency to keep going.

We all want rewards especially the immediate gratification and we lose focus on the struggles attached to what we are doing and it seems being consistent is tough.

I know she might get to read this later and would smile but in the end, I want you to read to digest and let it motivate you because you told me "CONSISTENCY IS THE PROBLEM FOR YOU. I am talking about @Midelight

Hahahaha, I understand you so well and it is not easy for someone who is just starting to keep it going even after trying but nothing is coming.

Let me ask a question;

"Are you willing to give it all in considering and having the belief that someday, you will get rewarded?"

Unless you aren't doing it the right way, would you feel like your efforts are just fruitless, but when you are sure of yourself of not violating any rules wherever you may be, because it is only when you do not understand something that you will keep going rounds and rounds on a spot.

Until you get the logic and working it fine, even if it looks as if it is going too far or becoming too long, surely your efforts would be appreciated.

One thing that makes you think consistency is not your thing or too hard is because you tend to focus on the outcome more than the process.

We all want good things but do you think being lazy and not doing anything can bring such good for you? It's impossible and I am saying it to you now. You cannot eat where you haven't worked for. Even if you reap where you haven't sown, you are a big thief who only want it quick quick and it doesn't last because you will be exposed.

Procrastination can also make it look as if being consistent is difficult. Many times, we tend not to make plans or set goals for ourselves. We keep procrastinating even when we have our spare time, you still won't do anything.

There are times I have procrastinated and would while away time even when I ought to do something, but I just find myself relaxing, sleeping all day without doing anything. Suddenly, I will just remind myself of my goals and for me to achieve them, I must act fast and not keep sitting down with nothing to do.

Yes, I have complained of this consistency before but I love how Jane gave the reply to a user who asked how to maintain consistency?.

It is definitely passion and determination.

Let me tell you something

Where passion and determination are, nothing, I mean nothing can stop you from taking that big step.

The power attached to passion and determination cannot be quantified because both are what sprout out the activeness in you to do something no matter what it takes.

The likes of Jane, Bmjc98, Olasquare, Fexonice, George Dee, Pantera etc. I can say these people have determined right from the beginning and what they are doing till now is because of the passion attached to it.

You cannot complain of inconsistency and lack of passion in the presence of Ola and he wouldn't tell you passion and determination are what has helped him so far here. Infact, both has been a fuel to his pen and hands working on different platforms. You should learn from @Olasquare

It is what you don't put interest to, that would make you think consistency is difficult to stand on. When you are determined and passionate, Just believe me when I tell you being consistent isn't hard as we think.

Take your focus away from the outcome for now especially when you are just starting but put your gaze on the process.

There is no story without a storey (even if there is no word like that, just understand from your own view 😂) in front of you. When you are able to climb the storey with so much pain, definitely there is a beautiful story awaiting you on the other side.

Thanks for reading

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[March 03, 2022] (No 62 article for the year)