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| By J. Rachel Spencer [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons |
What do the following (below) all have in common?
- Galileo
- Stephen King
- Oprah Winfrey
- Joss Wheadon
- Hugh Jackman
- Thomas Edison
- 50 Cent
- Steve Jobs
They're all polymaths, and they're all consistent.
Nowadays, everyone fusses about quality versus quantity. Especially in the corporate sector. Should we get things out fast and focus on the quantity? Or should we take our time focus on quality?
Neither is critical!
Sure, both help in certain situations. But nothing is more convincing and effective than consistency. Consistency is key. It's the best strategy for long term success. Continually bringing a message that's congruent with your beliefs, style, and voice is what will separate you from everyone else.
Whether we look at Da Vinci or Einstein (or Schwartzneger), polymaths throughout history focus on this one thing. Consistency. It is a staple of the modern day renaissance man and it may be the one thing holding you back.
It's showing up at the gym--even when you don't feel 100%. How do you think Arnold got so damn "paaamped-aaap" anyways?
It's writing on a Friday night--even when you'd rather be out partying (yes that's me right now...). Do you think Steven King could have been nearly as prolific of a writer, if he had went out for beers with the boys every weekend?
It's being there for your children--when they need you, not just when it's convenient for you. You never know, your kid may end up becoming the next Gates or Zuckerberg...
It's making sure projects are turned in on time--not late and mired with excuses. How do you think the public would have reacted if Steve Jobs pushed back the launch of the iphone due to "personal issues"?
People want someone solid. Someone they can depend on. Someone consistent.
I'll end with a quote from one of my favorite speakers ever, Tony Robbins:
"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."
Nowadays, everyone fusses about quality versus quantity. Especially in the corporate sector. Should we get things out fast and focus on the quantity? Or should we take our time focus on quality?
Neither is critical!
Sure, both help in certain situations. But nothing is more convincing and effective than consistency. Consistency is key. It's the best strategy for long term success. Continually bringing a message that's congruent with your beliefs, style, and voice is what will separate you from everyone else.
Whether we look at Da Vinci or Einstein (or Schwartzneger), polymaths throughout history focus on this one thing. Consistency. It is a staple of the modern day renaissance man and it may be the one thing holding you back.
It's showing up at the gym--even when you don't feel 100%. How do you think Arnold got so damn "paaamped-aaap" anyways?
It's writing on a Friday night--even when you'd rather be out partying (yes that's me right now...). Do you think Steven King could have been nearly as prolific of a writer, if he had went out for beers with the boys every weekend?
It's being there for your children--when they need you, not just when it's convenient for you. You never know, your kid may end up becoming the next Gates or Zuckerberg...
It's making sure projects are turned in on time--not late and mired with excuses. How do you think the public would have reacted if Steve Jobs pushed back the launch of the iphone due to "personal issues"?
People want someone solid. Someone they can depend on. Someone consistent.
I'll end with a quote from one of my favorite speakers ever, Tony Robbins:
"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."
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