Consistency Beats Talent

Small and consistent victories compound over time, leading to massive gains.

Habits build upon themselves. If you want to make any kind of significant change, be wise and do so gradually and over time.

• 1% progress – make progress and move forward daily, no matter how small.

• Consistency – do the action daily – each and every day – and see your effort compound over time.

• Persistence – stick with it beyond the initial high and choose it again and again, despite c...

We tend to believe our habits are a product of our motivation, talent, and effort. Certainly, these qualities matter. But the surprising thing is, especially over a long time period, your personal characteristics tend to get overpowered by your environment.