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Tip to Stand Out #15: Show Up Every Day (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It)

The people who win aren’t always the best—they’re the ones who keep showing up.

Hey Friends,

Everyone shows up when they’re motivated.

That’s easy.

But what about the days when:

❌ You’re tired?
❌ No one’s clapping?
❌ You feel like no one’s even paying attention?

That’s where the difference is made.

The people who stand out?
They don’t rely on motivation.
They rely on consistency.

Core Lesson:

You don’t need to be perfect.
You just need to be present.

The people who succeed long-term: ✔ Keep showing up
✔ Keep creating
✔ Keep improving—even when it’s boring

Momentum builds with reps.
And most people quit right before the good stuff happens.

Actionable Steps to Stay Consistent (Especially When You Don’t Feel Like It):

1️⃣ Set a Minimum Baseline

  • Can’t do a full post? Write a short one.

  • Can’t work a full hour? Show up for 10 minutes.

  • Do something small instead of doing nothing.

2️⃣ Track Your Streak

  • Visual progress fuels real consistency.

  • Use a habit tracker or journal to record each day you show up.

3️⃣ Create Before You Consume

  • Start your day output-first.

  • Post something, write something—before scrolling.

4️⃣ Remind Yourself of the Bigger Picture

  • Why did you start?

  • What’s on the other side of staying consistent?

  • Revisit your goals weekly.

Real-World Example:

Think of James Clear.

✔ He wrote 1 article every week for years—even when few were reading.
✔ He wasn’t an overnight success—he was a consistent one.
✔ That habit turned into Atomic Habits—one of the best-selling books of the decade.

He didn’t win because he posted once and went viral.

He won because he kept showing up.

Call to Action:

What’s the minimum version of showing up that you can commit to daily?

Start there.

Reply to this email and tell me:
What will you do today—even if it’s just the 1% version?

Closing Motivation:

Motivation fades.
Consistency compounds.

Keep showing up.

That’s how you stand out.

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