What makes a difference between ordinary and extraordinary people is a little thing called consistency. It’s the little things you do every day that make all the difference.

Consistency is the ability to carry on even when you lack the motivation, will or energy. Motivation is a fickle beast that can come and go just as fast as it appears. If you rely on motivation 'to get it done' there will be some days that you won't feel motivated, and thereby relapsing.

Consistency is an important attribute in almost any endeavor or pursuit in life. The importance of consistency cannot be overemphasized because it is the bedrock of everything else. Consistency is one of the most important factors to reach success in anything we do in life.

Today, there are many people who want to be successful but for one reason or the other, they fail. In most cases, these people lack consistency and by sheer definition, consistency is what is required to achieve success.

Consistency is a skill. It is a skill that can be mastered if practiced diligently. It is a skill that can be mastered in any field of endeavor.

Consider for example someone who wants to lose weight, he or she may have a very strong desire to be thin but they can’t get rid of the excess fat that they have accumulated over time because they can't stick to the rigid and strict plan of diet and exercise. The irony of this situation is that even though these people know that the only way to lose weight is through consistency but they still keep failing. This is because they lack consistency.

For others, they find it difficult to build a business of their choice and despite trying desperately, they still fail. The reason why they fail to make a living from their business dreams is that they lack consistency to stick to the rules guiding business

If you are consistent in study, you will most likely be successful in exams. If you are consistent in attending your classes, you will graduate well. If you are consistent in work, you can earn a lot of money.

But you need to understand that consistency is not a single event. You have to keep on doing it consistently until your desired goal is achieved.

It is the every single day, week or month or years of not relinquishing on the dream or goal. Consistency is putting in the effort and doing it over and over

Consistency is about believing in yourself and what you do.

Consistency is about turning up everyday at 6am for a workout.

Consistency is about doing the simple things right!

Consistency is about staying motivated to push towards your goals.

It is the understanding that today is not a write off because there was a bad day yesterday.

Consistency is about forming new habits that can be sustainable, because for you to change your old bad habits you need to form new good habits.

Consistency is about understanding that your past does not define you. It means that no matter what you have done, or where you have been, you can move forward with the hope of a new future. It also means doing your best every day to align your actions with that hope.

In conclusion

Consistency is tough but it pays off in the long run. Most people might be able to do one pushup. But what about two? Then three? Then ten? Eventually you've done 100 pushups. It may have taken you a while to get there but I'm sure you kept pushing.

Consistency is about not getting lost in your own head. It’s about putting the work in, even when it’s not easy. It’s about turning up when everyone else turns down. It’s about staying true to your purpose even when you feel like quitting. It’s about consistency.

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