Being Consistent

By: Roy Terracina

I recently had a friend of over 40 years tell me that “I was the most consistent person, he knew.”
My life situation, behaviors, geography, and even some beliefs have changed over that 40 year time frame. However, what I think my friend was alluding to the power of consistently showing up with a positive attitude and intentionally building the habits so that people can count on you.

My habits and routines are a critical component of showing up consistently with a good attitude.
-As a teenager I boxed and worked out, today I still box and workout religiously at 77.

-I was learning and exploring new things as a young adult, today that sense of wonder and curiosity remains.
-As a younger man, I always tried to go out of my way to help people however, I could through
introductions, money, mentorship, ect. I still do this today. Helping young men, gives me energy and purpose.
– Everyday, I make time for prayer to start my day. This puts me in the right frame of mind to show up.

At this point I do a lot of these routines subconsciously and when my routine is off, my day feels off.
The power of consistency has a compounding effect. These routines I have, empower me with the physical, spiritual, and mental strength to show up to be my best for others. Sometimes people ask me what my secret is, but it’s really just prioritizing and committing to simple habits on a regular basis.