Commitment. Not consistency.

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People talk about consistency like it's the secret sauce to everything you've ever wanted in life.

You've all read the posts.

How you're supposed to show up every single day, publish your content at 8 a.m. sharp, and leave 50 comments. Not 49. 50!

I think that's a little silly.

Consistency without commitment is just the completion of tasks. And that will eventually stop.

The internet is filled with generic advice about creating streaks, building habits, and never breaking the chain. Everyone is absolutely positive that consistency is the path to success. Hell, I’ve written about it plenty of times.

The problem is that consistency is fragile.

It can shatter the moment life throws you a curveball.

When your kid gets sick. When your project deadline gets moved up. When you're exhausted and need a break from life and work.

Commitment is more difficult to break.

Commitment is about your mission rather than your method. When you're committed to becoming a great writer, you find ways to get better even when you can't stick to your "write daily" routine.

When you're committed to building a great business, you find a way to make progress even when your perfect morning schedule falls apart.

I know plenty of "consistent" people who burn out because they treat their rigid systems as sacred. They beat themselves up if they miss a day. They abandoned their goals when they broke their streak.

And, on the flip side, I know heavily committed people who wandered quite a bit, but kept their eyes fixated on their long-term mission. They adjusted when they realized they were struggling, forgave themselves for being imperfect, and never lost sight of their ultimate destination.

Consistency is about effort. Show up, put in the time.

Commitment is about impact. Do what matters because you believe in the mission.

When you're committed, consistency becomes a tool in reaching the goal, but it's not the goal itself.

You use consistency when it serves you. You don't when it doesn't.

And commitment leads to better consistency over the long run. Because you're not crushed by the disruptions that will happen. You simply adjust and continue on.

So, stop obsessing over perfect records and unbroken chains. Instead, ask yourself two simple questions:

"Am I still committed to this? Does this even matter to me?"

If yes, go find your path back. If it doesn't matter anymore, maybe it's time to finally commit to something else.

Commitment gives meaning to consistency.

Without it, you're just checking boxes.

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