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Consistency is an important strength of a successful entrepreneur. Last week I wrote my first blog post with the intention of creating a new one each week. It has been more than a week now, which is something for me to take careful note of.
The most difficult areas of consistency are sometimes the tasks that we are most suited to. I am a writer. I am a good communicator. I regularly integrate and apply great words and ideas into my daily life. I am consistent in many areas. So, why is it challenging to be consistent in this one area of writing regularly to my audience?
Mindset is a common issue in situations like this. It takes a single idea to do something once. It takes a mindset shift to continue doing that new thing over and over until it becomes a habit.
In his book, The Greatest Salesman in the World, Og Mandino wrote, "In truth, the only difference between those who have failed and those who have succeeded lies in the difference of their habits."
Believing that something is important for my success does not ensure that I will do it consistently. Taking action repeatedly with persistence moves me in the direction of consistency. Continuing until I have created a habit is the key to success.
Pay attention to your habits. Are they serving you or are they a hindrance to your progress towards your dreams? Examine each one and replace those that are not helping you accomplish what you desire to do today. To remove a bad habit, you will need to replace it intentionally and with persistence.
When thoughtfully formed with care and consistency, good habits becomes a pleasure to carry out.
