Consistency Beats Talent

I chuckled when I saw the word consistency today.

I laughed at the word since I've tried so many times to train myself to be consistent and failed terribly. If my You Version Streak could talk, it would undoubtedly say, "Shame on you." How many times have I tried to remember it, but every time I get to a particular point, I fail?

I laughed at consistency because I've tried to accomplish the flat stomach goal and always failed. Even though I've reduced several meals and set calendar goals, I still struggle to stay consistent.

Consistency makes me laugh because "no be you go tell me wetin I go do." If I'm not in the mood to do anything, nothing—not even consistency—will persuade or inspire me to keep going.

I chuckle at consistency because I'm required to write a newsletter at least once a week but only do it once a month.When I realized I hadn't made a podcast in two months, I scoffed at the word consistency. After promising to give listeners back to back in order to expand my audience.

But generally speaking, I think consistency is doable.

When my favorite Snapchat users Makshwar and Mimah continue their streaks for around two years without stopping.

When I hear content creators or influencers talk about how maintaining consistency has helped them grow their audience.

Some of my friends start enterprises as they develop their talents and get better at it. When I hear someone talk about how much work they put into their faith and how it has grown.

In terms of consistency, are people genuinely successful?

Why does it seem so challenging to me?

Since consistency requires discipline, I believe it is safe to assume that this is the issue. Based on my struggles, I believe this to be the case.

Although some claim that having a partner for responsibility will be beneficial, for me, this causes coconut head.

I'm probably going to bore them to death and be a little bit stubborn. Although I'm still working through the problem on my own, I wish I had answers. I've seen the keys to consistency before, so please don't come give them to me. I want to learn from others who have overcome similar obstacles to mine and are being honest and realistic about it.