Commit to Constant Improvement
If you have ever seen a graph depicting compound interest, you will understand why Einstein labelled it the eighth wonder of the world. There comes a point where the chart just seems to take off on a steep uphill climb. You have the opportunity to compound your abilities, skills, successes and positive emotions in the same way.
The most successful people attempt to make improvements in their lives every day. Each day builds on the previous days at a new, higher level of achievement. You can do the same by practising some form of self development every day. Even if you spend only ten minutes a day before you go to bed, it will have a great impact on your life.
While he was always a good long-distance runner, Dave attributes his success as a triathlete to strictly following his training program every day. Despite working and studying full-time, Dave spent three hours training each day. With
such consistent practice, each small improvement built on his previous efforts. Dave had been successful locally, but wasn’t expecting to be able to match the national champions. When he won the national title for his age group, he was happily surprised!