It’s Not What We Do Once in a While That Shapes Our Lives; It’s What We Do Consistently

Tony Robbins said this quote to emphasize the power of consistency in achieving both short-term and long-term objectives. And this applies to more than just our goals. It also applies to how we treat ourselves and others. The saying “how you do anything is how you do everything” speaks to this idea, as practicing self-discipline and showing kindness will lead to better long-term outcomes in our lives. By staying consistent with our positive habits and behaviors, we demonstrate the character that will help us reach our goals in life. 

The quote highlights the importance of consistency and habit formation in determining long-term outcomes. So many things in life require us to put in sustained effort over time to achieve our goals, whether reaching success at work or maintaining physical health.

Taking the first step towards creating lifelong positive habits is often the most challenging part of the journey, but knowing that those habits will shape your life can be hugely motivating. Small actions done consistently can add up to make huge impacts:

  • Regular exercise and healthy eating can improve physical fitness.
  • Consistent hard work and dedication can lead to a successful career.
  • Constant study and practice can lead to expertise in a given field.

Creating these positive habits also comes with discipline—one must stay on track through moments of difficulty or distraction, fight internal resistance, and remain focused on their long-term goal. However, this discipline is often quite rewarding when we look back at how far we have come since sticking with our plans day after day—it becomes easier to stick with them as they become part of our daily routine!

The adage “It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, it’s what we do consistently” serves as an important reminder that forming habits that bring us closer to achieving our goals should be considered with utmost seriousness so that no matter how many times we stumble along the journey, we never give up for too long and are always working towards making ourselves better.

Education and Mentorship in Everyday Life

There comes a point in our lives when we stop and realize that each day that passes is rife with lessons. Life is educating some of us the hard way. Others have an easier time. The lessons start in childhood. Infants learn to walk by falling constantly. To master walking, they have to keep doing it over and over even if they get hurt. A small dose of loving assistance from parents does not hurt. It encourages them to continue trying.

As we grow older, the educational structure becomes more formal. We found ourselves falling under the guidance of professional teachers in preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school. Most of us still remember with fondness our favorite elementary or high school teachers.

They were our rock that made the passage through school unforgettable, bearable and fun. Yet, we are constantly reminded of our petty quarrels with friends, the heartbreaks, heartaches, and the wrong decisions we made along the way. We learned, by experiencing it, to distinguish the good from the bad. Through a flood of tears of joy or pain, we learned.

Who can forget one’s college and university days? The time when we judged ourselves to be mature enough to forge on with life and make a mark for ourselves. As we hark back on the good old days, we recall with gratitude the mentors we had who kept us on the straight and narrow path. Without mentors, there would be no bridges to cross.

How to Become US President Through the US Navy?

Assignments in the US Navy became stepping stones towards the presidency of 6 US presidents starting with John F. Kennedy in 1961 to George H.W. Bush in 1989. The US Navy is known to develop men of strong character and moral fiber because of its emphasis on training, education, and mentorship. Kennedy served as a lieutenant in the US Navy during World War II. His Patrol Torpedo Boat 109 was rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer. Kennedy acknowledged that the brush with death shaped him to become the man he was destined to be. His heroism, when he rescued 11 of his crew, earned him a Navy and Marine Corps Medal and a Purple Heart. More importantly, his actions endeared him to a generation of Americans.

Service in the US Navy was also the hallmark of the military career of the 38th US President and University of Michigan college football star, Gerald Ford Jr. Fresh from his graduation from the law school of Yale University, he enlisted in the US Navy after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Gerald Ford served onboard the aircraft carrier USS Monterey in various capacities as antiaircraft battery officer, assistant navigator, and Athletic officer. Attaining the highly-coveted rank of lieutenant commander upon his discharge from active service in 1946, Gerald Ford Jr. was awarded numerous commendations for his stint in the war such as the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic-American Campaign Medal with one silver star and four bronze stars, the American Campaign Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two bronze stars.

George H.W. Bush enlisted as a US Navy torpedo bomber pilot and held the rank of Lieutenant. With his plane on fire after being hit by a Japanese anti-aircraft barrage, Bush made it back after 4 hours of floating at sea. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery.