Is Consistency for the Birds? Eradicating the hobgoblins

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Is Consistency for the Birds? 

We often treat "consistency" as one of the 10 Commandments of Business. Like changing your mind or backing away is a character flaw. 

In this episode, I make the case that, at least 50% of the time... it's the other way around, and walking away is being consistent with the truth of YOU. 

There's smart consistency: Showing up reliably and staying true to your values. 

And fooolish consistency: Clinging to a decision, a product, or a posting schedule just so you don't look flaky.

I get into why changing your mind is often a sign of growth instead of weakness, why consistency and frequency are not the same thing, and the reversals I've made lately in my own business. 

Main Takeaway: Consistency isn't about staying the same. It's about staying true to who you are while the what, the how, and the how-often are allowed to evolve. Changing your mind might be the most consistent thing you ever do.

In This Episode: 

• The difference between smart consistency and foolish consistency
• Why consistency isn't the same as frequency (and how conflating them can burn you out)
• How consistency looks different seasonally
• Why changing your mind isn't always flaky 

Quotes:

"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." - Maya Angelou

"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time." -F. Scott Fitzgerald

Connect with Me, Emily Aborn: 

I'm a Small Business Copywriter, Podcast Host of Small Business Casual, and Marketing Strategist with 12+ years as a business owner and 8 years writing copy across 121+ industries. 

I help you step into becoming (and sharing) the real YOU. For fun and downtime, I love reading, writing, hiking with friends, and moments of uninterrupted silence.

Got a question for the show? Email me at [email protected].

Visit my website at: emilyaborn.com 

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