“There is nothing constant in this world but inconsistency.” -Jonathan Swift
I was traveling for the last few weeks. I spent time with family and close friends I don’t see often. So, I opted not to write.
They say it’s the easiest thing to start something, and the hardest part is staying consistent.
Unlike many, I resolved to commit to this newsletter and to create content for one year. I wanted to see what it would do for me as an entrepreneur and a man.
Even if after then end of the year I ended up with 10 subscribers.
I’m focused on the impact I can have for people.
My goal is to get better together. As a unit.
Like a good, clean diet, it’s hard to stay consistent and perfect with it all the time. Most people fall off for a week, then keep spiraling down until they’re at 30% body fat and hate themselves.
I used to think consistency was about being perfect all the time. Never having a hiccup, a week when I may not have been as productive.
Nonsense.
First off, noticing it is a huge win in the right direction for who you want to be as a person.
Being inconsistent sometimes will help your consistency.
Noticing when you’re not doing things up to the standard of who you want to become is progress.
Most people will never see that.
Which is why they’re stuck in the same miserable job working for someone whom they hate.
Why do we become inconsistent?
Usually it’s because we fear failure and have unrealistic expectations.
Not going to lie, building a newsletter list is a lot fucking harder than I thought it was going to be.
But I know that I’m helping people because I get the messages; I appreciate them, and it keeps me going.
So thank you for that.
I thought I would have thousands more subscribers by now than I do, which the old me would have given up on, to be honest.
I woulda been onto the next thing.
When you emphasize perfection, you put too much pressure on yourself. Compare yourself to people who have just been fucking doing it for way longer than you.
You fuck yourself.
When we set out to achieve our goals, we often have a very specific idea of what success looks like.
For example, if we’re trying to get in shape, we might envision working out six days a week and never eating junk food.
However, when we fail to live up to this ideal, we can become discouraged and give up altogether.
This is where the concept of “strategic inconsistency” comes in.
We should focus on progress, not perfection. Instead of trying to meet an unrealistic ideal.
In other words, every little step we take toward our goal is a step in the right direction, no matter how small.
Another reason is that inconsistency can help us stay consistent. It allows for flexibility. When we set rigid rules for ourselves, we’re more likely to break them when life inevitably gets in the way.
But, if we allow some inconsistency, we can adjust our plans as needed without feeling like we’ve failed.
Inconsistency can also help us avoid burnout. When we try to be consistent all the time, we can quickly become overwhelmed and exhausted.
I like taking a little time away from the gym every year.
Or, for some of you. Time away from your spouses, ha.
Inconsistent but not lazy
By preventing burnout, we can stay motivated in the long run.
This can mean taking a guilt-free day off work. Or, it can mean indulging in a treat without ruining our diet.
Of course, being inconsistent doesn’t mean giving up altogether. It simply means allowing ourselves to be human and make mistakes.
By adopting this mindset, we can achieve our goals in a way that is sustainable and enjoyable.
The most important thing is that you make progress in the long term. Don’t measure your success on a day-to-day basis.
Is your life today better than it was a year ago? That’s what counts.
By being occasionally inconsistent, we can consistently make progress in our lives.
By embracing inconsistency, we can be consistent in the long run. This will help us achieve the success we want.
Life isn’t easy.
Shit comes up.
There’s ebbs and flows, good days and bad.
The only thing that matters is getting back in the fuckin saddle and continuing the ride.
I hope this helped you. If it has, please send to someone in need.
Til next week.
Your Montana Friend,
Cody
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