Forget Perfection, Embrace Consistency
Forget Perfection, Embrace Consistency
By Cyril Chibuzor Ikeh
Introduction.
Have you ever tried to draw a picture, but it didn’t turn out exactly how you wanted? Maybe you tried to play a new game but kept making mistakes? It can be frustrating when things don’t go perfectly, but here’s a secret you don’t need to be perfect to be great. What really matters is showing up and trying again and again. That’s called consistency!
Forget Perfection? Really??
Yes!, many people think they have to be perfect at everything. They want to get all their answers right, never make mistakes, and always be the best. But the truth is, perfection is impossible! Even the smartest, fastest, and most talented people in the world make mistakes. Imagine a baby learning to walk. Do they start running on their first try? No! They take a step, fall, and try again. If they waited until they could walk perfectly, they would never learn at all! Instead of worrying about being perfect, focus on doing your best every day. This is called consistency, and it helps you get better at anything over time.
Think about these
examples:
If you read one page
of a book every day, soon you’ll finish the whole book!
If you practice
soccer a little each day, you’ll get better at kicking the ball.
If you write one sentence in your journal every night, one day, you’ll have a whole story!
Consistency is like building
a tall tower with blocks, one block at a time. If you keep adding blocks, your
tower gets bigger. But if you stop because one block wasn’t perfect, you’ll
never finish your tower! Always remember that it’s okay to make mistakes. In
fact, mistakes help us learn! Every time you try, even if it’s not perfect, you
are getting better. The most important thing is to keep going.
A basketball player
doesn’t make every shot, but they keep practicing.
A writer’s first
story might not be the best, but they keep writing.
A scientist doesn’t get the right answer every time, but they keep experimenting.
How to Be Consistent Every Day.
No one is great at something the first time they try. The more you practice and stay consistent, the better you will become! Here are some simple ways to stay consistent and keep improving
Start small: Even
tiny steps make a big difference over time.
Make a habit: Do a
little bit each day, like reading 3 pages before going to bed.
Be kind to yourself: It’s okay if you aren’t perfect. Keep trying!
Have fun: When you enjoy what you’re doing, it’s easier to stick with it.
Conclusion.
Bear in mind at all time that perfection is not the goal, progress is. When you focus on consistency instead of being perfect, you will learn, grow, and improve every single day. So keep trying, keep practicing, and remember you don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.
