I’m repeating myself, I know.

I’m repeating myself, I know.

But sometimes repetition is the hammer that drives home the point until it sticks.

The key to getting results?

Here are three things I have found that always work.

Consistency.

Show up daily regardless of your feelings and do one thing toward your goal.

Small Steps.

Be realistic about what you can achieve in a day. Break your creative and prayer goals down into small steps. Hit one or two each day and be content, knowing that you will be back tomorrow to continue.

Celebrate Small Wins.

Be willing to celebrate small wins and encourage yourself in the Lord. Don’t get caught in the glaring lights of comparison, competition and envy. Run your own race well and let others run theirs.

Embrace the grace to run your race

In this manner, I have built a million-dollar book business. I’ve written a Bible School. Penned over 50 books, created countless courses, recorded hundreds of podcasts, developed a daily newsletter, and encouraged thousands of other prayerful creative Christians to embrace the grace to run their race.

How?

One small consistent step at a time. Sometimes 200 words on a page (like this one), learning an aspect of a new skill I want to master, creating a page or two on a website, or shooting a quick video. Sometimes jotting down book ideas or streamlining recurring tasks.

It differs from day to day.

Each day builds on the previous one. And I’ve done it for decades.

My prayer is that you’ll be strengthened in your resolve. One day at a time.

Don’t fret. Take your next step!