Success Comes from Daily Disciplines Compounded Over Time
In his strangely underrated book, The Compound Effect, Darren Hardy makes a compelling case for persistence as the essential factor in success.
Most people give up on their goals and fail to achieve their aspirations because they don’t see immediate results. They interpret this to mean they can’t do it or it was a bad goal in the first place and then give up.
On the other hand, those who do manage to succeed in their long-term goals believe that results tend to only show up late in the game. Consequently, they’re able to stay motivated and committed through the long, tough middle.
That idea on its own is the stuff of mediocre self-help books. Where The Compound Effect really shines is the detailed explanation of how exactly to cultivate a belief that persistence pays off.
