Growth and changes are rarely linear—and certainly not constant. Change is incremental and woefully imperfect. It begins and ends (as if growth should ever end) with commitment and consistency. Consistency, however, is not perfect.
The goal is to pursue perfection. The reality is the perfection is rarely attained. To paraphrase Vince Lombardi, we achieve excellence. Our overall trajectory is toward success.
We can expect setbacks and plateaus along the way. It is all part of the journey.
Many are probably hitting the point where “New Year Resolutions” have stalled or been forgotten. There is no reason to abandon our goals because we have “failed.” Lombardi also taught us the “it doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up.” “Failures” are the lessons on the road to achievement. They are not a sign to give up on our dreams and goals. Instead, they show what doesn’t work. If something doesn’t work, change the strategy. This is consistency. This is commitment. Commitment + Consistency = Dedication.
I like to think of growth as an asymptote. There is always an opportunity for more growth. As goals are achieved, raise the bar. Keep growing. Pursue progressive change. Above all, don’t limit yourself or succumb to “failure.”
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!!