FORCE YOURSELF TO BE CONSISTANT - Jim Rohn Motivation

my friends it is so good to see all of your faces here today let me ask you a question how many of you here today feel like you're not living up to your full potential how many of you feel like you have more to give more to achieve more to experience in this life but for some reason you just can't seem to get yourself to take consistent action well my friends I'm here to tell you that the key to unlocking that potential the secret to finally making the breakthroughs you've been longing for is all about

one simple words consistency you see it doesn't matter how talented you are how smart you are or how much potential you have if you can't develop the discipline to show up and do the work day in and day out then I'm sorry to say but you're never going to reach the heights that you're truly capable of now I know that's a tough pill to swallow believe me I've been there myself there were times in my life when I was brimming with ideas full of ambition and drive but I just couldn't seem to follow through I'd

start a new project with so much enthusiasm only to fizzle out after a few weeks I'd make Grand proclamations about the changes I was going to make only to slide right back into my old habits and patterns and you know what I realized the problem wasn't a lack of motivation or Vision the problem was that I hadn't trained myself to be consistent I hadn't developed the mental toughness and self-discipline required to push through the inevitable obstacles and challenges that arise when you're trying to make significant lasting change in your life but once I figured that

out once I made the decision to force myself to be consistent no matter what that's when everything started to shift that's when I began to see the kind of progress and success that I had only ever dreamed of and my friends I'm here to tell you that the same can be true for each and every one of you you see consistency is the foundation upon which all great achievements are built it's the difference between someone who talks a big game but never delivers and some someone who quietly steadily day after day puts in the work

and sees their dreams come to fruition consistency is what separates the winners from the losers the successful from the mediocre the fulfilled from the frustrated and the best part is consistency is a skill that can be learned and developed just like any other it's not some innate quality that you either have or you don't no my friends it's a muscle that you can strengthen a habit that you can cultivate a mindset that you can intentionally Forge within yourself but it's not going to be easy I'll tell you that right now developing consistency requires sacrifice dedication

and an unwavering commitment to your goals it means saying no to the easy distractions The Temptations to cut corners or take the path of least resistance it means pushing through the resistance the self-doubt the moments of fatigue and discouragement and showing up to do the work anyway and let me tell you there will be plenty of those moments because the truth is it's human nature to seek Comfort to avoid discomfort to take the easy way out our brains are wired to conserve energy and minimize effort and that means that anytime we try to step outside

of our comfort zones and do something challenging or difficult our minds are going to put up a fight but here's the thing my friends if you want to achieve anything truly remarkable in this life you have to be willing to do the hard work you have to be willing to push past the resistance to embrace the discomfort and to forge ahead even when every fiber of your being is screaming at you to give up because let me tell you the rewards on the other side of that kind of consistent disciplined effort they are truly profound

I'm talking about the kind of personal growth the kind of success the kind of fulfillment that most people can only ever dream of but it all starts with that first step that first decision to force yourself to be consistent now I know what you might be thinking but Jim how do I even begin to develop this kind of consistency I mean I've tried before and failed what makes you think I can actually pull it off this time well my friends let me share with you the three key principles that I found to be absolutely essential

for cultivating true lasting consistency in your life the first principle is this you have to get crystal clear on your why you need to have a deep burning reason a compelling purpose that drives you forward and keeps you motivated even when the going gets tough It's because let me tell you without a strong enough why your consistency is going to crumble like a house of cards the moment the first storm rolls in you see consistency is not just about willpower or discipline it's about tapping into something much deeper within yourself it's about aligning your actions

with your core values your deepest desires your vision for the life you want to create when you can connect what you're doing on a daily basis to that bigger purpose it becomes infinitely easier to keep showing up day in and day out no matter what obstacles may arise so I want you to take a moment and really reflect on that what is it that you're truly passionate about what drives you inspires you and fills you with a sense of purpose what kind of impact do you want to make not just on your own life but

on the world around you get clear on that my friends and Let It Be The Guiding Light that keeps you moving forward even when the path ahead seems darkest the second key principle is all about accountability you see one of the biggest challenges with developing consistency is that it's just so easy to let ourselves off the hook to make excuses to rationalize our way out of doing the hard work but when you bring other people into the equation when you make yourself accountable to something or someone outside side of yourself it becomes a whole lot

harder to slip back into those old comfortable patterns now this doesn't mean that you have to share your goals and dreams with the entire world in fact I'd caution against that because the more people you involve the more potential there is for judgment criticism or unsolicited advice no what I'm talking about is finding a small trusted circle of people maybe it's a mentor a coach or a group of like-minded individuals who can serve as your accountability Partners your cheerleaders and your sounding boards as you navigate this journey of consistent disciplined action these are the people

who will call you out when you're making excuses who will celebrate your wins and push you to keep going when the going gets tough they're the ones who will hold you to the commitments you've made and who will refuse to let you off the hook no matter how much you might want to give up and let me tell you having that kind of support system in place can make all the difference in the world because let's be honest building consistency is hard enough on its own but when you're trying to do it all alone without

any outside encouragement or accountability it becomes an uphill battle that most people simply aren't equipped to win so my friends I want you to start thinking about who you can bring into your corner who can serve as your allies in this journey towards greater consistency and discipline it could be a close friend a family member a colleague or even a professional coach or Mentor the key is to find people who believe in you who will Champion your progress and who will hold you to the high standards that you set for yourself and the third and

final principle is all about taking consistent intentional action you see at the end of the day consistency is not just a mindset or a feeling it it's a tangible measurable set of behaviors and habits that you have to cultivate over time now I know what you might be thinking but Jim I already know that I need to take action I've tried that before and it just hasn't stuck and you're absolutely right my friends simply taking action is not enough what you need to do is develop a rock solid system a daily routine a set of

habits that you can reliably fall back on no matter what life throws your way because let's be honest life is messy it's unpredictable it's chaotic and it's always going to present us with unexpected challenges and distractions and if you don't have a clear intentional plan in place for how you're going to show up and do the work day in and day out then you're just setting yourself up for failure so what does that look like in Practical terms well it might mean setting aside a specific time of day for your most important tasks and guarding

that time ferociously it might mean creating a detailed step-by-step plan for how you're going to accomplish your goals and then break breaking that plan down into smaller manageable action steps it could also mean building an accountability check-ins whether that's with a coach a mentor or a trusted friend or family member having someone to report back to someone who can ask you the tough questions and keep you honest can be an incredibly powerful motivator to stay on track and let's not forget about the Power of Habit when you can turn your consistent actions into automatic routines

and behaviors that's when the real magic starts to happen because let's be honest We're All Creatures of habit and if you can get yourself to the point where doing the work feels just as natural and effortless as brushing your teeth or making your morning coffee then you've truly mastered the art of consistency now I know what you might be thinking that all sounds great Jim but how do I actually go about creating those kinds of habits and routines well my friends let me share with you a simple three-step process C that I found to be

incredibly effective first start small don't try to overhaul your entire life overnight instead focus on implementing just one or two new habits at a time maybe it's setting aside 30 minutes each morning for your most important task or taking a 10-minute walk during your lunch break the key is to keep it simple and manageable so that you can actually stick with it second make it easy eliminate as many barriers and obstacles as possible if your new habit is to read for 30 minutes before bed then make sure you have your book or e-reader right next

to your bed so you don't have to go hunting if it's to do 20 minutes of exercise every day then have your workout clothes and shoes laid out and ready to go and third stack your habits look for opportunities to layer your new behaviors onto existing routines for example if you already have a morning coffee rich ual why not use that as a trigger to also do a quick meditation or journal entry or if you already walk your dog every evening why not use that time to also listen to a motivational podcast or an audio

book by starting small making it easy and stacking your habits you create an environment that supports and reinforces your consistency rather than one that fights against it and over time as those habits become more and more ingrained you'll find that the work doesn't feel quite as daunting or effortful it just becomes a natural part of your daily life but my friends I want to be clear developing this kind of consistent disciplined approach to your goals and dreams is not going to be easy there will be setbacks there will be times when you feel like giving

up and there will be moments when the resistance feels utterly overwhelming and that's okay in fact it's to be expected because the truth is anything worth achieving in this life life is going to require you to push past your comfort zone to confront your fears and doubts and to grind through the tough times but here's the thing when you make the commitment to force yourself to be consistent when you make the decision to show up and do the work day in and day out no matter what that's when the real magic starts to happen that's

when you begin to tap into a level of focus determination and resilience that most people can only ever dream of because let me tell you my friends the rewards on the other side of that kind of consistent effort are truly profound I'm talking about the kind of personal growth the kind of success the kind of fulfillment that most people can only ever fantasize about imagine what it would feel like to finally achieve that goal you've been chasing for years Imagine The Pride the confidence the sense of empowerment that would come from knowing that you had

the discipline and the fortitude to see it through no matter what imagine how it would transform your life your relationships your overall sense of purpose and direction and you know what the best part is that kind of transformative change is within your reach all it takes is the decision to force yourself to be consistent to make the commitment to develop the habits to push through the resistance and to keep showing up day after day until you reach the finish line now I know that's easier said than done believe me I've been there myself there were

times in my life when I felt like I was never going to be able to break free of my old patterns and behaviors but once I made the decision to cultivate true unwavering consistency in my life that's when everything started to shift and let me tell you my friends the results have been nothing short of astounding I've achieved goals and accomplished Feats that I never even dreamed were possible I built businesses I've written books I've traveled the world and I've had the privilege of impacting and inspiring countless individuals along the way and you know what

the common threat is consistency the ability to show up day in and day out and put in the hard work even when every fiber of my being is telling me to quit that my friends is the secret sauce that is the foundation upon which all true lasting success is built so I want to ask you again are you ready to force yourself to be consistent are you ready to make the decision right here here and now to stop letting excuses and distractions hold you back and to start taking intentional disciplined action towards your biggest dreams

and goals because let me tell you the world needs more people like you the world needs more individuals who are willing to push past the resistance to embrace the discomfort and to do the hard work required to create the kind of positive lasting change that we so desperately need and I know it's not going to be easy I know there will be times when you feel like throwing in the towel times when the challenge seems insurmountable but I also know that if you dig deep if you tap into that Wellspring of passion and purpose that

lies within you you have the power to overcome anything so my friends let's make a PCT right here right now let's commit to forcing ourselves to be consistent no matter what let's hold each other accountable let's support and encourage one another and let's show the world what's possible when a group of dedicated determined IND individuals come together in pursuit of a common goal because the truth is the only limits we face in this life are the ones we place on ourselves and when we have the courage to break free of those self-imposed constraints when we

force ourselves to be consistent in the pursuit of our dreams that's when the true magic happens so are you ready are you ready to step into your power to unleash your full potential and to create the kind of life that you've only ever dared to imagine then let's get to work my friends the future is ours for the taking thank you and God bless