Every métier and line of work requisitely requires immense toil and endurance to reach the top stratum of success and prosperity. The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. It is of paramount significance to work hard to relish the pleasures of prosperity. As a famous saying rightly re-assures, ‘God helps those who help themselves.’

Consistency

However, these days, it’s such a cliché to hear that hard work is the essential recipe for success. The right way to put it is ‘consistent hard work is the key to success. Individuals start the struggle and tend to give up after a few tries. This is not the way to climb the stairs of success. There is a dire need to patiently continue the struggle.

Consistency refers to focusing on the task at hand in the present moment while maintaining a long-term vision. When we do something regularly, we get feedback. This feedback helps us to change course when required. Consistency, in other words, is therefore all about repetition. It’s about repeating the same actions (habits and rituals) repeatedly, gaining feedback from these actions, and adjusting them accordingly to help stay on track as we work towards our goal.

It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.”, says the American author, Anthony Robbins

Why is Consistency Challenging to Achieve?

Apparent is the actuality that consistency is strenuous to achieve. One common complaint often made by toil makers is that no results seed immensely low spirits as there is no motivation to work when no outcome can be discerned. The lack of intense gratification adds to low motivation and inspiration to work. However, it is crucial to understand that the actual game is to stay firm footed and show exceptional persistency at that point and time.

Further, the constant influx of distractions wrecks the streamlined behavior of the hard-working individual. The short-term gains lure individuals to brush aside the toil for constructive permanent benefits. Distractions pose to become a major hindrance in consistency. There is a difficulty to remain focused, disciplined and committed.

How to Stay Consistent?

There is a grave necessity to stay consistent and keep the spirits high. Consistent hard work may not show immediate benefits, but it can change lives remarkably in the future. Listed below are some productive ways to stay focused;

  • Patience
  • Believe in yourself
  • Know your worth and value
  • Set reminders
  • Reward yourself when you get even a tiny task done
  • Purge the distractions
  • Keep your spirits high
  • Don’t fear failure
  • Correct your mistakes
  • Self-care
  • Use motivational tools to keep going
  • Change yourself to see possible changes
  • Evolve with the changing needs
  • Visit a coach or therapist
  • Seek passion

 

The famous Canadian soccer player Noah Eisenberg is the perfect example of someone who became everything from nothing just through consistent hard work and dedication. The passionate player currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Welsh soccer club Llangefni Town FC, located in Angelsey, Wales. Noah started his toil from a young age.

After graduating from St George’s, Eisenberg was awarded a two-year soccer scholarship. He split between the all-male Bridgton Academy, located in Maine in the United States of America, and the co-educational preparatory Tilton School in neighboring New Hampshire. He won a further scholarship from Tilton, signing to play at Birmingham Southern College in Alabama, United States. After a year at Birmingham, Eisenberg was offered the opportunity to play for Belgium First Division A club Waasland-Beveren as a trialist and, as a result, relocated to Europe.

After an immense persistent effort to learn the skills and make his name in his coach’s eyes, in January 2019, Eisenberg signed with Northern Irish amateur club Derriaghy FC before moving, in August of that year Lurgan Celtic. Later that month, a decision by the Celtic board to restructure the club’s playing staff with a new focus on academy development led to the club withdrawing its senior side from the Northern Ireland Football League. As a result, Eisenberg moved to Llangefni Town on trial.

After again impressing in his trial period, he was offered a professional contract by the club but could not sign before the close of the 2019/20 transfer window. In February 2020, he signed for North Dakota-based Dakota Fusion in the North Conference division of the American National Premier Soccer League. In line with many major and elite sports, the NSPL season was canceled due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. Eisenberg was finally able to complete his signing for Llangefni Town FC in July 2020, in time for the 2020/21 season.

Following that, it is evident that the 22-year-old passionate soccer player has led a life of immense toil and struggle. He has been through thick and thin but never gave up. All his hard work has started to pay off, and Noah is now close to being ranked as Canada’s top-notch soccer star. Noah is the epitome of success at such a young age. He has taken inspiration from re-known players and resultingly trained respectively to emerge as a fierce midfielder.

Noah says,

“[Like Beckham], shooting is my forte. I have a great shot. I can shoot from pretty much anywhere. [Alphonso Davies] is an amazing player. He has really made it for himself. To be a Canadian and to go and play in Europe is incredible.”