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    “The agony of defeat is as low as the joy of winning is high. However, they’re the exact same to me. I’m at the gym at the same time after losing 50 games as I am after winning a championship. It doesn’t change for me.”

    Kobe Bryant, Mamba Mentality (Page 195)

    Why is Consistency the Key? Because It Beats Talent, Good Intentions, Luck, and Even Quality.

      “Consistency beats talent. Consistency beats good intentions. Consistency beats luck. Consistency even beats quality.”

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      Beyond the Quote (96/365)

      When does consistency beats talent?

      Well, you have to be consistent enough to bridge the talent gap.  The fact that somebody is ‘talented’ in a certain area implies that they have innate aptitudes, abilities, or skills that start them ahead of you.  But just because somebody has a head start doesn’t mean that they are always going to win.  In fact, this is the basic premise for every underdog story you’ve ever heard.

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        “Missing one workout happens, but I’m not going to miss two in a row.  Maybe I’ll eat an entire pizza, but I’ll follow it up with a healthy meal.  I can’t be perfect, but I can avoid a second lapse.  As soon as one streak ends, I get started on the next one.  The first mistake is never the one that ruins you.  It is the spiral of repeated mistakes that follows.  Missing once is an accident.  Missing twice is the start of a new habit.” ~ James Clear, Atomic Habits

          “There is no magic to awesome outcomes.  Whether we’re looking to build a great career, a great relationship, great health, or a great life, it’s all about consistent action over time.  It’s about coming back after things blow up, over and over and over.  Because they will, and we’ll need a way to reclaim our daily routine.” ~ Jonathan Fields, How To Live A Good Life

            “Success is processional. It’s the result of a series of small disciplines that lead us into habitual patterns of success that no longer require consistent will or effort.” ~ Anthony Robbins, Awaken the Giant Within

              “One way to develop faith and confidence is simply to practice using it. If I were to ask you whether you’re confident that you can tie your own shoes, I’m sure you could tell me with perfect confidence that you can.  Why?  Only because you’ve done it thousands of times!  So practice confidence by using it consistently, and you’ll be amazed at the dividends it reaps in every area of your life.” ~ Anthony Robbins, Awaken the Giant Within

                “Really successful people feel the same boredom and the same lack of motivation that everyone else feels. They don’t have some magic pill that makes them feel ready and inspired every day. But the difference is that the people who stick with their goals don’t let their emotions determine their actions. Top performers still find a way to show up, to work through the boredom, and to embrace the daily practice that is required to achieve their goals.” ~ James Clear, Blog

                  “What I do every day matters more than what I do once in a while.” ~ Gretchen Rubin

                    “The toughest thing about success is that you’ve got to keep on being a success. Talent is only a starting point in this business. You’ve got to keep on working that talent. Someday I’ll reach for it and it won’t be there.” ~ Irving Berlin

                      “It’s so simple really:  If you say you’re going to do something, do it.  If you start something, finish it.” ~ Epictetus

                        “You cannot consistently perform in a manner which is inconsistent with the way you see yourself.” ~ Zig Ziglar

                          “For changes to be of any true value, they’ve got to be lasting and consistent.” ~ Anthony Robbins

                            “Your ability to discipline yourself to set clear goals, and then to work toward them every day, will do more to guarantee your success than any other single factor.” ~ Brian Tracy

                              “The secret of success is consistency of purpose.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli

                                “Words and deeds must be consistent.  Exemplary leaders go first.  They go first by setting the example through daily actions that demonstrate they are deeply committed to their beliefs.” ~ via Leadership Challenge

                                  “In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” ~ Anthony Robbins

                                    “One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” ~ Maya Angelou

                                      “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” ~ Robert Collier