You have to persistently practise who you want to be
What do I mean by that?
You don’t wake up one morning and you’re suddenly who you want to be.
If you want to be a good public speaker, you have to practise every day.
If you want to be a good writer, you have to practise every day.
If you want to be a good cook, you have to practise every day.
So here are my 3️⃣ tidbits to learn about persistently practising:
1. Just start
Good things don’t come easy.
Growth happens from doing hard things and hard work. Some of the most rewarding things I have done have been when I have done hard things and overcoming a fear (like public speaking).
You may not realise it when you are doing the hard thing, but when you come out of the other side and reflect, you can see how much you have grown and how much your identity has changed along the way.
Just start. Start now.
2. Don’t let the stumbles define you
Don’t let the stumbles define you. Stumbles are a part of life and are the key to achieving your goals. When you do stumble, periods of doubt will pop up. But like a storm, those doubts will go. One way to counter this is to remember the wins as well at work (like creating a folder in your emails) and at home (through a diary or journal).
3. Persistently practise and refining your methodology
Goals are an important tool in your toolbox to achieve the outcomes that you are seeking.
As James Clear noted in his book, Atomic Habits, it is important to focus on your system. He defines this as a collection of daily habits that will get you to your goals. This year, spend more time focusing on the habits that will help you reach your goals.
Who you want to be doesn’t just happen over night, you have to practise and practise.
Persistently practise.
Thought Provoking Quotes on this week’s topic
James Clear
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
Mary Tyler Moore
Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.