“Commitment is what gets you started; consistency is what gets you somewhere, and persistence is what keeps you going.”
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Start is easy—real work is in the daily routine and in carrying on when results slow. Ask yourself where you bail: at the launch, during repetition, or when things hurt, then fix that specific habit.
When to use it
- Starting a workout plan: pick a start date, schedule three weekly sessions, and keep going when progress stalls.
- Learning a new skill: enroll in a course, practice a little every day, and push past the boring weeks until skill builds.
- At work: accept a responsibility, deliver steady quality, and keep pushing after rejection or slow feedback.
- Launching a side project: put the product out, do regular marketing, and endure the dry months instead of quitting.

