45 Quotes About Consistency That Millionaires Live By

The power of consistency is what grew my real estate investing business from $0 to $3M in assets; it wasn’t a guru program that I paid $10,000 for or one life-altering book that laid out the secret to success…

It was consistency– consistency of learning, marketing, networking, raising capital, and of dollar-producing actions. I believe in the power of consistency because I’ve seen it work for me, and if it will work for me, it will work for you.

The beauty of consistency is that it is a power that works in your favor when used in any aspect of life: fitness, relationships, business, self-development. There’s a lot of people who are way smarter than me that point to consistency as a key ingredient to success so, here are some motivational quotes said by them to help keep you going on your journey toward reaching your goals.

45 Consistency Quotes

1. “It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently.” ― Anthony Robbins

2. “Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying basic fundamentals.” ― E. James Rohn

3. “Perfection of effort is not required, by the way. It is the consistency of attempting to work these tools that brings the progress. It’s like anything else. If I want to tone muscle, lifting a ten-pound weight a few times every day will move me toward my goal much quicker than hoisting a fifty-pound barbell once a week. Yes, it really is true: ‘Slow and steady wins the race.’ Just try a little, every day. You’ll see.” ― Holly Mosier

4. “If you are aiming at the top, consistency is the name of the game.” ― Olawale Daniel

5. “Do it again and again. Consistency makes the rain drops to create holes in the rock. Whatever is difficult can be done easily with regular attendance, attention and action.” ― Israelmore Ayivor

6. “Consistency over time is trust.” ― Satya Nadella

7. “However you consistently show up may not be who you think you are, but it’s who you’ve become. If you want to be your best self, consistently show up as your best version.” ― Richie Norton

8. “7 keys to getting more things done: 1. Start 2. Don’t make excuses 3. Celebrate small steps 4. Ignore critics 5. Be consistent 6. Be open 7. Stay positive” ― Germany Kent

9. “Consistency is an under-appreciated inspirational quality. It’s that ability to conduct yourself in a consistent, reliable manner that others will respect and appreciate.” ― Del Suggs

10. “Keeping possibilities alive requires a consistency of thought and focus.” ― Steven Redhead

11. “The desire for excellence becomes a reality when an individual sets a standard, reach it and surpass it consistently.” ― Israelmore Ayivor

12. “It may not seem like a big deal at the time but the decisions we make today add up to affect the future. If we consistently push ourselves to make better decisions, our efforts will add up. We will notice a difference in the quality of our lives, our well-being and our relationships with others.” ― Akiroq Brost

13. “Consistency is the belt that fastens excellence in position. If you don’t do it repeatedly, you’ll not excel in it.” ― Israelmore Ayivor

14. “Your consistency says a lot about your commitment.” ― Rasheed Ogunlaru

15. “It’s not what we do once—it’s what we do once a day…day in and day out…every day that brings lasting change into our lives.” ― Toni Sorenson

16. “Never allow your mind to wander untamed like a wild animal that exists on the basis of survival of the fittest. Tame your mind with consistent focus on your goals and desires.” – Stephen Richards

17. “It’s ever so fun and fulfilling to be clever, but more lasting and effective to be consistent.” ― Teresa R. Funke

18. “Faith and hope mean absolutely nothing where consistent action fails to exist.” ― Edmond Mbiaka

19. “When positive attitudes meet with faith, courage, consistency and perseverance, miracles tend to happen.” ― Edmond Mbiaka

20. “If you can strike the cord of consistency on the guitar of life, the world will dance to your music of greatness.” ― Osho Samuel Adetunji

21. “Actions become very effective when they meet the habit of consistency.” ― Edmond Mbiaka

22. “Consistency with the right strategic plan is the ultimate key to success. Yesterday’s action would never make up for today’s procrastination.” ― Edmond Mbiaka

23. “Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” ― Dwayne Johnson

24. “Part of courage is simple consistency.” ―Peggy Noonan

25. “We all have to start somewhere, and doing something is better than nothing at all. Start small so you don’t get discouraged and give up. Remember it is all about consistency.” ― Khloe Kardashian

26. “Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? While many investors have ‘sprinted’ toward their investment goals, success is most often found by consistent action, not big action.” ― Brandon Turner

27. “A consistent man believes in destiny, a capricious man in chance.” ― Benjamin Disraeli

28. “When you look at people who are successful, you will find that they aren’t the people who are motivated, but have consistency in their motivation.” ― Arsene Wenger

29. “The more work you put in, and the more you constantly and consistently give good performances against good opponents and constantly exceed people’s expectations, the more you really endear yourself to the crowd. That’s how your career takes off – it’s just consistency and time.” ― Sami Zayn

30. “Like anything worth doing in life, happiness takes time and patience and consistency.” ― Mark Manson

31. “If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent, you will keep it.” ― Harvey Mackay

32. “If only people understood how important it is to be consistent. Everything that has value in life is a product of consistency. Success, health, fitness, wealth, friendships, relationships, and all other aspirations are all about consistency.” ― Sylvester McNutt III

33. “Consistency is one of the biggest factors in leading to accomplishment and success.” ― Byron Pulsifer

34. “Consistency is a key element, without which a leader is incapable of getting respect, success or even developing confidence in others.” ― Daniel Transon

35. “But I’ve also found that consistency has always been the major setback in my being able to successfully reach my goal within an ideal amount of time – the more inconsistent I was, the longer it would take for me to get that check mark on my task list.” ― Eric Thomas

36. “The key to success is consistency. And right now, the only way for you to actually take action is to believe in yourself.” ― Zak Frazer

37. “And, don’t expect immediate recognition after you have made positive changes. There has to be consistency in your behavior and performance over time. Don’t think that by reading a book, and changing some of your behaviors, that tomorrow will bring you recognition, or a promotion.” ― Catherine Pulsifer

38. “Consistency is the fruit of the tree of success. The more you do something effectively and with a goal in mind, the better you will get at it and the more you will feel fulfilled.” ― Dan O’Brien

39. “Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” ― John C. Maxwell

40. “For changes to be of any true value, they’ve got to be lasting and consistent.” ― Anthony Robbins

41. “For me the challenge isn’t to be different but to be consistent.” – Joan Jett

42. “The world’s greatest achievers have been those who have always stayed focused on their goals and have been consistent in their efforts.” – Dr. Roopleen

43. “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier

44. “Success is not just being wealthy but being consistent with your progress.” – Chad A. Wilgus

45. “Success is all about consistency around the fundamentals.” – Robin Sharma

Final Thoughts

I hope that you will take your favorite quotes that resonated with you and put them in places that you’ll see every day: write them on your mirror, frame them in your office, put sticky notes in your car… Cultivate the self-discipline to be consistent and you will actualize any goal you set your mind to.

This article is brought to you by Nick Disney: Nick Disney is the owner of Sell My San Antonio House, a home-buying company established in San Antonio, Texas in 2009. His work revolves around his passion for helping people which can be seen not only in his profession but also in his work being a mentor to other investors. Nick specializes in the topics of cash flow, real estate investing, self-development, entrepreneurship, and small business.