The only way I’ve seen to make progress is to do the basics consistently.

What is the minimum that you can realistically do every day to make progress toward the person you want to be? Just do that consistently and results follow.

For me, its simple, daily workout (with a minimum of a daily mile run), daily hour of focus, learn something every day. If I can do that everyday, I progress. The problem isn’t that the consistent list is small. The problem is that when you get overwhelmed you don’t even do the basics and slide into a depressive funk.

Stick to the basics, consistently, daily.