Comments on: The Power of Consistency http://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/ Uncovering the Cloud's Silver Lining Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:09:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Andy Rodiehttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-8456 Andy Rodie Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:44:18 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-8456 Excellent post on consistency. I've applied it to many things in my life and have produced great results. Consistency is key. Great share Henri. Excellent post on consistency. I’ve applied it to many things in my life and have produced great results. Consistency is key. Great share Henri.

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-218 Henri Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:45:52 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-218 There is great truth in your words, Eric. If you love what you do then the results will come effortlessly. If you don't love weight-lifting, then you really should consider finding something that resonates with you, which in turn will help you lose weight, keep it off and stay healthy (and happy). Thanks a lot for stopping by! There is great truth in your words, Eric. If you love what you do then the results will come effortlessly. If you don’t love weight-lifting, then you really should consider finding something that resonates with you, which in turn will help you lose weight, keep it off and stay healthy (and happy). Thanks a lot for stopping by!

]]> By: Eric Nishiohttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-212 Eric Nishio Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:25:23 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-212 Thank you for the great post, fellow Finn. I like the way you addressed the topic of "enjoying the process". In many—if not most—cases, people are working toward a goal or a certain state of being. One might decide to take up cross-country skiing to lose the extra meat he gained over the holidays. Or another person might start weightlifting because he wants to look like John Matrix from Commando. In both cases, the goal is to reach a different state of being. But the thing is, if there is no passion when the action (skiing or weightlifting) is taking place, it will easily start to feel like a chore. We have to learn how to develop passion for the activity if we want to be consistent in the long run. This means that we should enjoy the process, as you said, and not focus too much on the end result. When the activity becomes a passion, the activity itself will become the goal, and the rest will naturally take care of itself. Thank you for the great post, fellow Finn. I like the way you addressed the topic of “enjoying the process”.

In many—if not most—cases, people are working toward a goal or a certain state of being. One might decide to take up cross-country skiing to lose the extra meat he gained over the holidays. Or another person might start weightlifting because he wants to look like John Matrix from Commando. In both cases, the goal is to reach a different state of being.

But the thing is, if there is no passion when the action (skiing or weightlifting) is taking place, it will easily start to feel like a chore. We have to learn how to develop passion for the activity if we want to be consistent in the long run. This means that we should enjoy the process, as you said, and not focus too much on the end result. When the activity becomes a passion, the activity itself will become the goal, and the rest will naturally take care of itself.

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-203 Henri Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:07:29 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-203 Thanks, Anders! :) It's all about embracing the plateau. We'll spend most of our time there anyway, so why not just enjoy it? This is why it might be good to pick something you enjoy doing, so you won't get sick of it when you run into all those challenges. Thanks, Anders! :)

It’s all about embracing the plateau. We’ll spend most of our time there anyway, so why not just enjoy it? This is why it might be good to pick something you enjoy doing, so you won’t get sick of it when you run into all those challenges.

]]> By: Andershttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-200 Anders Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:56:08 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-200 Great post Henri, I couldn't have said the thing about quick-fixes better myself. We are living in a world where quick-fixes are something that people want. Each and every day it seems as people are getting more lazy. "Can't I just take this pill to lose 10 pounds?" It doesn't work like that. Therefore I would add: realization. It's important to stay real and actually understand the process. If we have no direction and no feeling of what is possible and what's not, then the process will become excruciating. The others steps in regards to making ones dream come true are so true. The hockey stick is really important. It's the purpose of struggling even when it seems there are no benefits. Then suddenly the "aha" moment or "yes" moment appears. It might take a long time but the wait is worth it. By the way - I found this website through ScottHYoung's - great content in here! Keep up the good work! Great post Henri,
I couldn’t have said the thing about quick-fixes better myself. We are living in a world where quick-fixes are something that people want. Each and every day it seems as people are getting more lazy. “Can’t I just take this pill to lose 10 pounds?” It doesn’t work like that. Therefore I would add: realization. It’s important to stay real and actually understand the process. If we have no direction and no feeling of what is possible and what’s not, then the process will become excruciating. The others steps in regards to making ones dream come true are so true. The hockey stick is really important. It’s the purpose of struggling even when it seems there are no benefits. Then suddenly the “aha” moment or “yes” moment appears. It might take a long time but the wait is worth it.

By the way – I found this website through ScottHYoung’s – great content in here!
Keep up the good work!

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-162 Henri Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:46:14 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-162 Perfectionism can creep in easily. I have to keep reminding myself to take small steps and do my best. Thanks Jen! Perfectionism can creep in easily. I have to keep reminding myself to take small steps and do my best. Thanks Jen!

]]> By: Jenn Zhttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-159 Jenn Z Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:32:59 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-159 Henri, discipline is what I need to commit to more in 2010!! Also keeping the 'big rocks' in my life first and let the other stuff fit in later.. It takes me awhile to get a rhythm but once I do and it becomes a habit I'm good to go.. I have to keep reminding myself that baby steps are okay otherwise perfectionism gets in the way,.. many blessings to you into 2010! ~Jenn Henri, discipline is what I need to commit to more in 2010!! Also keeping the ‘big rocks’ in my life first and let the other stuff fit in later.. It takes me awhile to get a rhythm but once I do and it becomes a habit I’m good to go.. I have to keep reminding myself that baby steps are okay otherwise perfectionism gets in the way,.. many blessings to you into 2010! ~Jenn

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-64 Henri Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:17:24 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-64 Funny you should mention that. I actually thought right after I wrote this that I have to write another one just on the plateu, which is where we spend most of our time, just like you said. Awesome comment, Brett! Funny you should mention that. I actually thought right after I wrote this that I have to write another one just on the plateu, which is where we spend most of our time, just like you said. Awesome comment, Brett!

]]> By: Brett - DareToExpress.comhttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-63 Brett - DareToExpress.com Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:14:33 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-63 Solid post, Henri. I especially loved that you highlighted enjoying the process - because if we don't enjoy the process, we won't be consistent. Simple as that. Most of the time, we're actually on a plateau - the flat part of the hockey stick. We have to learn to love the plateau if we're going to stay in the game and see real improvement. Have a great day! Solid post, Henri. I especially loved that you highlighted enjoying the process – because if we don’t enjoy the process, we won’t be consistent. Simple as that. Most of the time, we’re actually on a plateau – the flat part of the hockey stick. We have to learn to love the plateau if we’re going to stay in the game and see real improvement.

Have a great day!

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-61 Henri Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:59:35 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-61 Thanks for stopping by, Anand! I just started this blog a short while ago. Results are inevitable if you are consistent! Thanks for stopping by, Anand! I just started this blog a short while ago. Results are inevitable if you are consistent!

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-59 Henri Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:58:45 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-59 Consistency is not easy, that's a fact. Whenever we lose focus, we can only jump back on and keep going. Thanks for your thoughts! Consistency is not easy, that’s a fact. Whenever we lose focus, we can only jump back on and keep going. Thanks for your thoughts!

]]> By: Anandhttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-56 Anand Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:50:02 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-56 Great blog post Henri! I totally agree that consistency is crucial for success. And as you say, focus is key. Sometimes it's what I struggle with, trying to focus on one or a few things. But if you do, with the passion, consistency, and commitment you mention, results will come. I didn't know you also maintain a blog (sort of stumbled on it thru Pat's blog). You are indeed a machine! :-) Great blog post Henri! I totally agree that consistency is crucial for success. And as you say, focus is key. Sometimes it’s what I struggle with, trying to focus on one or a few things. But if you do, with the passion, consistency, and commitment you mention, results will come.

I didn’t know you also maintain a blog (sort of stumbled on it thru Pat’s blog). You are indeed a machine! :-)

]]> By: BloggerDailyhttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-55 BloggerDaily Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:14:53 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-55 In fact it's not an easy thing to be consistent as we human is more than easy to lose our focus unless we had trained ourselves to face that matter. I love the 4 laws of consistency that you'd mentioned above. A nice thing to be practiced. Thanks! In fact it’s not an easy thing to be consistent as we human is more than easy to lose our focus unless we had trained ourselves to face that matter.

I love the 4 laws of consistency that you’d mentioned above. A nice thing to be practiced. Thanks!

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-52 Henri Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:12:20 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-52 Thanks for commenting, Armen. I do agree that from one standpoint you do not really need patience, but if you're looking for monetary gains then you definitely need to take action while also having patience. Thanks for your awesome thoughts! Thanks for commenting, Armen. I do agree that from one standpoint you do not really need patience, but if you’re looking for monetary gains then you definitely need to take action while also having patience. Thanks for your awesome thoughts!

]]> By: Armen Shirvanianhttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-51 Armen Shirvanian Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:03:20 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-51 Hi Henri. Good call there about our discipline muscle. The more you and I use it, the more we are able to maintain it. I see high value in self-discipline, and only the winners are able to implement it, while others ignore it. It takes a lot to maintain it. On that note about patience, I do agree, but also have an addition for those who are short on patience. They can put some powerful actions in place right now to get quicker results. No one should need that much patience, as that time can be spent putting out more energy. Big results can come in hours to those who are demanding. Well laid out post here. Hi Henri.

Good call there about our discipline muscle. The more you and I use it, the more we are able to maintain it. I see high value in self-discipline, and only the winners are able to implement it, while others ignore it. It takes a lot to maintain it.

On that note about patience, I do agree, but also have an addition for those who are short on patience. They can put some powerful actions in place right now to get quicker results. No one should need that much patience, as that time can be spent putting out more energy. Big results can come in hours to those who are demanding.

Well laid out post here.

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-50 Henri Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:20:27 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-50 I completely agree with you, Belinda. It's easy to read sales letters promising you fast success, even though they require just as much work as anything else. A lot of people are hopping from one thing to the next, which is preventing them from focusing and really "making it" online. I completely agree with you, Belinda. It’s easy to read sales letters promising you fast success, even though they require just as much work as anything else. A lot of people are hopping from one thing to the next, which is preventing them from focusing and really “making it” online.

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-49 Henri Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:17:56 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-49 Yeah keeping a schedule works for a lot of people. I myself am not using one right at the moment. I would probably be more efficient with one, but I don't resonate with it right now. Do what feels best and the results will follow. Yeah keeping a schedule works for a lot of people. I myself am not using one right at the moment. I would probably be more efficient with one, but I don’t resonate with it right now. Do what feels best and the results will follow.

]]> By: Belinda Munozhttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-47 Belinda Munoz Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:55:08 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-47 Great post, Henri. I too believe that slow and steady wins the race. The problem is we're constantly being sold romantic notions about passion and drive almost to the point that there might be something wrong with us if we start a project without that initial uncontainable enthusiasm. And to feed that problem, there's enough among us to buy into it hook line and sinker. But alas, selling consistency doesn't sound exciting and yet, as you say, a necessary ingredient to success. Great post, Henri. I too believe that slow and steady wins the race. The problem is we’re constantly being sold romantic notions about passion and drive almost to the point that there might be something wrong with us if we start a project without that initial uncontainable enthusiasm. And to feed that problem, there’s enough among us to buy into it hook line and sinker. But alas, selling consistency doesn’t sound exciting and yet, as you say, a necessary ingredient to success.

]]> By: Quinnhttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-46 Quinn Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:07:09 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-46 Great thoughts on consistency and it's value in realizing our dreams. One thing that helps me to build consistency is setting boundaries and scheduling my time. The pattern of doing certain things at certain times is very powerful. I only started my blog about a month ago but already when 10am rolls around i find myself needing to be working on my next post. One thing i have realized recently in that being consistent can build passion. My writing started as a tool to help myself change, now however the writing in and of it's self has become a passion of mine. Great thoughts on consistency and it’s value in realizing our dreams. One thing that helps me to build consistency is setting boundaries and scheduling my time. The pattern of doing certain things at certain times is very powerful. I only started my blog about a month ago but already when 10am rolls around i find myself needing to be working on my next post.

One thing i have realized recently in that being consistent can build passion. My writing started as a tool to help myself change, now however the writing in and of it’s self has become a passion of mine.

]]> By: Henrihttp://www.wakeupcloud.com/the-power-of-consistency/#comment-45 Henri Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:18:05 +0000 http://www.wakeupcloud.com/?p=154#comment-45 That's exactly the way it is for me too. I've been reading a lot of your posts and I've noticed that you're currently in almost the same phase I am now. Focus + Passion + Action. Thanks for the comment! That’s exactly the way it is for me too. I’ve been reading a lot of your posts and I’ve noticed that you’re currently in almost the same phase I am now. Focus + Passion + Action. Thanks for the comment!

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