Consequence
Consistency is repeated action in accordance with the chosen direction despite changing emotions, conditions and short-term obstacles.
Definition
Consistency is staying the course through small, repeated actions. It does not mean stiffness or lack of corrections, but a return to direction after stumbles. In practice, it is built through rituals, a simple monitoring system and realistic performance thresholds.
Key ideas
- Repeatability
- Back after a stumble
- A system instead of just motivation
Practice and life
Determine the minimum version of the action that you will perform even on a bad day. Consistency starts with a threshold that can be maintained.
Common misconceptions
It is a mistake to equate consistency with a perfect series without breaks. The second mistake is to stick with a method that clearly doesn't work.
> Consistency is less romantic than motivation, but it is more likely to deliver results.
> — Guru Element
Questions for self-reflection
- What is the minimum version of my action?
- How do I come back after a break?
- Am I consistent with my goal or with an ineffective method?