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Consistently Good: The Secret to Sustainable Success Over Occasional Greatness

Dominic Medford
3 min readAug 6, 2024
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In a world obsessed with highlights, instant fame, and viral moments, it’s easy to overlook the power of consistent, steady progress. We celebrate the sprinter who breaks world records, the entrepreneur who launches a million-dollar startup overnight, and the artist whose debut single tops the charts. These moments of greatness captivate our attention, but they often overshadow the quieter, less glamorous path of being consistently good. Yet, in the long run, it is this consistent effort that truly leads to sustainable success.

The Myth of Overnight Success

The allure of overnight success is strong. Social media and news outlets amplify stories of individuals who seem to have achieved greatness in a flash. However, what these narratives often omit is the years of hard work, failures, and incremental improvements that paved the way to that moment. The reality is that sustainable success is rarely achieved in a single leap. It’s built over time through consistent effort and dedication.

The Power of Consistency

Being consistently good involves showing up day after day, putting in the work, and making steady progress. This approach may not be as flashy as occasional bursts of greatness, but it is far more…

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Dominic Medford
Dominic Medford

Written by Dominic Medford

Law and Political Sciences student in Australia who dabbles in writing about his thought processes in his spare time with the hope that it can be insightful.

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