I don’t trust words, I even question actions, but I never doubt patterns.

[K.Y.]

Came across this instagram post by Ben Baller (a jeweler to hip hop stars)

http://instagram.com/p/sgbFlIpMn1/?modal=true

In the picture he says "I don’t trust words, I even question actions, but I never doubt patterns."

Have heard

• "you can talk the talk, can you walk the walk"
• "actions speak louder than words"
• etc

But this goes a step further than action. it's about consistency.

For example someone says they are going to get into the best shape of their lives. Probability? 20%.
You see them going to the gym and eating right for a week. taking action. Probability of losing weight? 70%
You see them working out and eating right for a year. Probability? 99%

Consistent action.

just thought I'd share.

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

Words = Events.
Patterns = Process.

 

[Ubermensch]

Words = Events.
Patterns = Process.

When you first saw your process yielding serious money, do you recall your excitement?

Has it diminished over time, or are you still equally (or even more so) thankful to yourself for developing profitable habits?

 

[MJ DeMarco]

When you first saw your process yielding serious money, do you recall your excitement?

Yes. I vividly remember having a goal of $5K/mo and I blew by it. Suddenly my debts were being paid off in short-order as I attacked everything but business related investment. And then it clicked in my head-- there is no limit to your monthly income if you put your effort into the right system, versus the wrong system. A job is the wrong system. A CENTS business is the right one.

 

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[Ubermensch]

Yes. I vividly remember having a goal of $5K/mo and I blew by it. Suddenly my debts were being paid off in short-order as I attacked everything but business related investment. And then it clicked in my head-- there is no limit to your monthly income if you put your effort into the right system, versus the wrong system. A job is the wrong system. A CENTS business is the right one.

Awesome. Your story has always been one of my favorites of all time.