Nothing is accomplished in life unless we are totally committed to staying with the program on the road to our stated goal(s). There is no substitute for tenaciously sticking to the path forward that we have established to reach the trophy that we have determined to be worth our very best effort. Nothing is as satisfying as reacghing the goal that we decided was worth it, planning for it’s accomplishment, and put ourselves through all the steps to winning. The most important thing that will be required of us is “Consistency.” It is the one quality that will make all other things come to life and propel us “Home” to victory.
Consistency, quite simply is: 1.) Never missing workouts. Training is vital to prepare us to win. Constant repetition of the items that are required to be the best we can be. 2.) Consistency also means that we are constantly engaged in thinking about all the steps toward the goal. Essentially, we have to become “single-minded.” Our whole being goes into the process. 3.) We have to be willing to do the really hard work when nobody is watching and/or when there is little to no verbal feedback. All things have to be tried, evaluated, adjusted, and reapplied without the benefit of another human being. Walking alone is often the order of the day. 4.) Finally, a solemn resolve to accept nothing short of victory. Anything less than a solid “win” is unacceptable.
The basic component of all things that lead us forward is “Consistency.” We have to be in the fight daily and on schedule. A lack of Consistency defines us as uncommitted and thus we will probably lose. But, Consistency teaches us what we don’t know and it helps solidify what we do know to win. Consistency teaches us all things and develops in us a sound platform to push us forward across the finish line.
My parting shot here is that Consistency of our efforts lays down the basics for future advancement and the ultimate trophy. Nothing else will do. So, when we launch ourselves toward our stated goal, we must commit ourselves to a steady, sustained, energetic movement aimed at getting what we set out to accomplish.
My thoughts on “Consistency” are rudimentary but, nonetheless, necessary in order to win!
Until next time I remain,
Douglas E. Graham, Lt Col, (ret), MHSM
Six Pack and Senior 