In the W.I.N. Wednesday posts I talk a lot about the importance of striving for daily incremental improvements. Improvement is not a one off thing; it requires persistence. Persistent daily efforts to learn, grow, improve, and get better. I used the word “striving” for a reason. We are all human and some days we will accomplish this goal, and others we will struggle and come up short. That is ok. Have some self-compassion and get back at it tomorrow. Below is some advice from James Clear and Calvin Coolidge on this topic. 

"Improvements are only temporary until they become part of who you are.

-The goal is not to read a book, the goal is to become a reader.

-The goal is not to run a marathon, the goal is to become a runner.

-The goal is not to learn an instrument, the goal is to become a musician.

This year, focus on the identity you want to build."

James Clear, Atomic Habits

 

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence.

Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.

Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a Proverb!

Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.

Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

The slogan, ‘Press On!’ has solved, and always will solve, the problems of the human race.”

Calvin Coolidge, US President, 1923-29

 

"Improvement is a battle that must be fought anew each day.

Your next workout doesn't care how strong your last one was.

Your next essay doesn't care how popular your last one was.

Your next investment doesn't care how smart your last one was.

Your best effort, again."

James Clear, 3-2-1 Newsletter

 

Continuous improvement requires persistence. Persistence requires taking personal responsibility for your actions.

What’s Important Now? Take responsibility. Take action. Be persistent. You will be glad you did. 

Take care.

Brian Willis

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