The long haul
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Quick progress is possible but it’s usually not sustainable. Real improvement comes when you’re in it for the long haul.
Every action takes place in the short term, in the moment. Be prepared to take those immediate actions and to keep doing so well into the future.
If a problem can be resolved quickly, that’s great. But if immediate gratification is your default expectation, you’ll be disappointed more often than not.
Instead, embrace opportunities to make investments in your life that are ongoing, consistent, disciplined. Not only do such investments bring valuable results, they also build in you powerful character and resilience.
Putting forth a spectacular effort today is outstanding. But don’t deceive yourself into thinking it will spare you from doing work tomorrow.
Those aspects of life that bring meaning and fulfillment, you’re in for the long haul. Continue to discover for yourself what a good thing that can be.
— Ralph Marston