Come-to-Jesus Talks, 1000 Days, and Guaranteed Success

“If you go all the way with this,” I said. “You can go on and do anything you want in life. But if you half ass it, you’ll be like everyone else and, if that’s the case, there are definitely better ways to spend your time than in a job you kinda-sorta-want.”

This was the come-to-Jesus talk. 

I was speaking with someone aspiring to be in leadership at the gym and it was time to get clear on why maniacal consistent excellence is important when it comes to the daily processes that make this business run. 

He didn’t get it. 

The problem with being “just okay” at small, mundane tasks is that’s what everyone would do. Literally anyone can be pretty good at daily processes. Being “pretty good” then is pretty useless. In fact, things get interesting when you’re undeniably excellent at the small, talentless parts of your process. 

Most careers are unceremonious because that is what happens when you’re one of millions of others. It’s harsh to say, but that’s the reality of being like everyone else.

While this may feel like a downward spiral article, consider the opposite. What is at the core of my message for these come-to-Jesus talks is essentially the greatest news ever. If you can be accountable to small, mundane processes (which take no talent by the way) that contribute to great results for 1,000 days in a row, you’re guaranteed to stand out. I have to hire you and so does any other employer. 

Having success is not complicated. It’s wildly simple, but not easy for some reason. 

See you in 999 days…