Why Your "All-In" Moments Might Be Sabotaging Your Long-Term Success

Let's talk about a powerful truth that I struggled with for years, especially when I first started in competitive ballroom dancing.

It’s the powerful allure of intensity.

We all love the idea of it. We hear it in motivational speeches: "You have to be intense if you want to achieve this." We even whisper it to ourselves when we feel like we're not getting the results we're aiming for.

I lived that life. Back when I started competitive ballroom dancing, I'd practically live at the studio—four, five hours a day. And sure, I saw some signs of improvement, but in my mind, the countless amount of hours was the major reason.

But what I learned way later in life, and what I coach my clients on now, is the quiet, undeniable power of consistency.

The "Burst" Mentality vs. the "Relentless Tiny Actions.

Intensity certainly has its place. If you want to improve at a faster pace, a burst of intense, focused action is absolutely required.

But here’s the problem with the kind of intensity that most people chase: it's a sudden, short burst that happens when something gets you pumped, forcing you to take massive action all at once. Those moments make for great stories; they sound super impressive, but honestly, 90% of the time they're not sustainable. And in the long run, this form of intensity doesn’t benefit you at all.

Consistency, on the other hand, is your secret weapon.

It's the relentless tiny actions that no one sees. The 30 minutes you put in on a day you're exhausted. The two hours of focused practice you do every single day, no matter what. The small, dedicated routines that you build into your life.

These are the actions that compound over time, bringing great results. Champion-type results.

The bottom line is simple, and it's something you have to be honest with yourself about:

Intensity makes a good story. Consistency makes progress, and builds champions.

So, what is more important to you? A good story, or the kind of progress that will ultimately turn you into a champion in your life?