The Secret to Being 10x More Consistent

You’ve probably heard it before—consistency is the key to getting in shape, mastering a skill, improving your work, and achieving success in almost anything.

But here’s something you might not know: the 100-hour rule. It says if you dedicate just 100 hours to something over a year (that’s only 18 minutes a day), you’ll be better at that thing than 95% of the world.

Sounds almost too simple, right? But it works.

The real challenge? Avoiding the all-or-nothing trap. Once you understand the power of consistency, it’s easy to think you have to be perfect at it.

For example…

• Trying to get fit? You might feel like missing one workout ruins your progress.

• Learning a new skill? You might think skipping a day means you’ve failed.

• Starting a creative habit? You might believe the best writers, artists, or athletes never miss a day.

But here’s the truth—being consistent doesn’t mean being perfect.

Life happens. You’ll miss a day, have setbacks, and make mistakes. And that’s fine. What really matters is your average speed, not your maximum speed.

Think of Consistency Like a Road Trip

Imagine you’re driving to a destination. Along the way, you hit some red lights. Do they stop you from getting there? No. They slow you down for a moment, but as long as you keep going, you’ll still reach your goal.

That’s how consistency works. A missed workout, a bad day, or a setback isn’t failure—it’s just a red light. What matters is getting back on track.

ACTIONABLE NEXT STEPS:

Plan for setbacks. Don’t aim for perfection. Instead, have a strategy for getting back on track when things go off course.

Let go of the all-or-nothing mindset. Progress is about long-term commitment, not flawless execution.

Focus on your average speed. A few stops along the way won’t stop you from reaching your goal—just keep moving.

TAKEAWAYS:

• Consistency is the key to success, but it doesn’t mean being perfect.

• A missed day isn’t failure—it’s just a red light on your journey.

• Your long-term progress depends on sticking with it, even when things don’t go perfectly.

Your Advanced Mindset

Michael, Founder of GritAndGraceMinds & SocietyOfFaith