75 Best Consistency Quotes To Help Keep You Accountable

A lot of the time, a short term sacrifice can cultivate long term success—we just have to be willing to make the decision to stick with the adjustment. When planning for the future, there's nothing that will help you out more than your own effort. That's why these 75 consistency quotes are so motivating.

While putting in effort may seem logical and just plain common sense, it's often easier said than done. Take New Year's resolutions, for example. One of the top priorities on everyone's list is to hit the gym more, go on a diet or start maintaining a healthier lifestyle in general (especially after eating all of those holiday sweets!). But regular, consistent, workout enthusiasts will note that the fitness center is never more packed than it is in the month of January. That speaks volumes for the amount of people who don't stick to a steady schedule. 

Keeping yourself accountable can be one of the most difficult things you ever do, but it doesn't have to be! If you work at least a little bit at it each day, it can slowly start to feel like a normal routine. Once you get the hang of the small changes you've made, you can take the next step and make even bigger changes that will lead to the future you're seeking. Whether you're focusing on reaching a career-related goal, or implementing a new positive habit, these quotes about consistency will help you on your journey.

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Best Consistency Quotes

1. “Success is the result of consistent action, fueled by passion and guided by purpose. It's not about being the best, but about being better than you were yesterday. So strive for progress, not perfection, and trust the process, for the journey is just as important as the destination.” — Hani Hakkam

2. “It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” — Tony Robbins

3. “Along with trustworthiness, consistency is the thing to look for when you surround yourself with people who can help you on your quest.” — Michael Johnson

4. "I've learned from experience that if you work harder at it, and apply more energy and time to it, and more consistency, you get a better result. It comes from the work." — Louis C. K.  

5. “In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” — Anthony Robbins

6. “Consistency is the belt that fastens excellence in position. If you don’t do it repeatedly, you’ll not excel in it.” — Israelmore Ayivor

7. “Perfection of effort is not required, by the way. It is the consistency of attempting to work these tools that brings the progress. It’s like anything else. If I want to tone muscle, lifting a ten-pound weight a few times every day will move me toward my goal much quicker than hoisting a fifty-pound barbell once a week. Yes, it really is true: “Slow and steady wins the race.” Just try a little, every day. You’ll see.” — Holly Mosier

8. “Consistency, the steadfast adherence to the same principles of the great masters and champions is what will propel you to success while others lag behind.” — Rip Miller

9. “Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” — Napoleon Hill

10. "It's not all about talent. It's about dependability, consistency, and being able to improve. If you work hard and you're coachable, and you understand what you need to do, you can improve." — Bill Belichick

11. “Consistency is the fruit of the tree of success. The more you do something effectively and with a goal in mind, the better you will get at it and the more you will feel fulfilled.” — Dan O’Brien

12. “But I’ve also found that consistency has always been the major setback in my being able to successfully reach my goal within an ideal amount of time – the more inconsistent I was, the longer it would take for me to get that check mark on my task list.” — Eric Thomas

13. “Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become.” — Jim Rohn

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Inspirational Consistency Quotes

14. “Good intentions are the seeds of greatness, but they only grow when watered with action and consistency” — Manuel Corazzari

15. “Daily, consistent, focused, faithful expectation raises the miracle power of achieving your dreams.” — John Di Lemme

16. “You have to perform at a consistently higher level than others. That’s the mark of a true professional.” — Joe Paterno

17. “It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day, that’s where transformation happens. That’s how change occurs.” — Jillian Michaels

18. “I don’t have a formula to pass on. I always did it my own way. Even today, I hold my independence close. It’s what’s most precious to me. Passion. Risk. Tenacity. Consistency. This is my professional history.” — Giorgio Armani

19. “Successful people don't do extraordinary things; they do ordinary things extraordinarily well.” — Jim Rohn

20. “Relationships feed on credibility, honesty, and consistency.” — Scott Borchetta

21. “Do not do what you cannot continue to deliver. For, remember, the world wants to see a continuity of delivery of set standards...!” — Sujit Lalwani, Life Simplified!

22. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." — Lao Tzu

23.  "With consistency and reps and routine you're going to achieve your goals and get where you want to be." — Mandy Rose

24. “Without consistency, there is no moral strength.” — John Owen

25. “Those who conduct themselves with morality, integrity and consistency need not fear the forces of inhumanity and cruelty.” — Nelson Mandela

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Motivational Quotes To Stay Consistent

26. “Through perseverance, many people win success out of what seemed destined to be certain failure.” — Benjamin Disraeli

27. “Intentions spark the flame, but only action can turn it into a lasting fire” — Manuel Corazzari

28. “Do not compromise your inner values and noble purpose whatever happens along the way. It is not just the end results that are important, but also how you manage the process to achieve them.” — Master Del Pe, Inner Powers

29. “Part of courage is simple consistency.” — Peggy Noonan

30. “I pray to be like the ocean, with soft currents, maybe waves at time. More and more, I want the consistency rather than the highs and lows.” — Drew Barrymore

31. “Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” — John C. Maxwell

32. “Consistency is an under-appreciated inspirational quality. It’s that ability to conduct yourself in a consistent, reliable manner that others will respect and appreciate.”— Del Suggs

33. “Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying basic fundamentals.” — Jim Rohn

34. “I hate every minute of training. But I always remain consistent at it. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” — Muhammad Ali

35. "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." — Robert Collier

36. “When you have a great and difficult task, something perhaps almost impossible, if you only work a little at a time, every day a little, suddenly the work will finish itself.” — Isak Dinesen

37. “Real discipline takes into account the right virtue and process to achieve the best results.” — Master Del Pe, 8 Types of Leaders: Every Leader Should Know

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Discipline, Effort and Consistency Quotes for Work

38. “Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” — Bill Bradley

39. “Wealth is just consistency… I don’t want to be rich. I want to be wealthy.” — Quavo

40. “Across professions, consistency is a direct product of work ethic.” — Harsha Bhogle

41. “Goals on the road to achievement cannot be achieved without discipline and consistency.” — Denzel Washington

42. “For changes to be of any true value, they’ve got to be lasting and consistent.” — Tony Robbins

43. “Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” — Dwayne Johnson

44. “Successful innovation requires commitment, consistency, and collaboration.” — Monique Beedles

45. “All winning teams are goal-oriented. Teams like these win consistently because everyone connected with them concentrates on specific objectives. They go about their business with blinders on; nothing will distract them from achieving their aims.” — Lou Holtz

46. “Career-wise, consistency is one of the keys to longevity. When you are consistent, people know what they are going to get, and that’s the foundation for having a long career.” — Jamal Crawford

47. “The consistency in your person from home to work is vitally important so that you are in total balance at all times. Being out of balance means that your true self will start to be confused with what you pretend to be.” — Catherine Pulsifer

48. “If you are aiming at the top, consistency is the name of the game.” — Olawale Daniel

49. “Success is all about consistency around the fundamentals.” — Robin Sharma

50. “Consistency is a key element, without which a leader is incapable of getting respect, success or even developing confidence in others.” — Daniel Transon

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Short Quotes About Consistency

51. “Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier

52. “The secret to winning is constant, consistent management.” — Tom Landry

53. “Energy and persistence conquer all things.” — Benjamin Franklin

54. “Consistency never dispels.” — Zinny Ekechukwu

55. “Subjectivity measures nothing consistently.” — Toba Beta, My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut

56. “Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago.” — Bernard Berenson

57. “Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.” — Shaquille O’Neal

58. “In any team sport, the best teams have consistency and chemistry.” — Roger Staubach

59. “Trust is built with consistency.” — Lincoln Chafee

60. “Long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity.” — Bruce Lee

61. "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." —  Aristotle

62. “Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently.” — Marie Forleo

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Quotes About the Power of Consistency

63. “Consistency does not guarantee you are going to be successful, but being inconsistent will guarantee you will not be.” — Jeffrey Fry

64. "If you want to be successful, you need consistency and if you don't have it, you've got no chance." — Paul Merson

65. “I accumulated small but consistent habits that ultimately led to results that were unimaginable when I started.” — James Clear

66. “Consistency is the true foundation of trust. Either keep your promises or do not make them.” — Roy T. Bennett

67. “Consistency is one of the biggest factors in leading to accomplishment and success.” — Byron Pulsifer

68.  “The little, constant things you do to accomplish your dreams add so much meaning. Maintain your consistency, and at the opportune time, you will celebrate your contribution.” — Gift Gugu Mona, Exploring the Explosive Power of Big Dreams

69. “Consistency: It’s the jewel worth wearing; It’s the anchor worth weighing; It’s the thread worth weaving; It’s a battle worth winning.” — Charles Swindoll

70. “When you have a great and difficult task, something perhaps almost impossible, if you only work a little at a time, every day a little, suddenly the work will finish itself.” —  Isak Dinesen

71. “Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic reflex.” — Norman Vincent Peale

72. “You cannot be a winner without maturity and consistency.” — Marco Silva

73. “Between our craves and our regrets stands the live stage of the presence that must give meaning and consistency and feel-good vibes to our life. At the same time, it raises the power of positivity and reconciles the history of our past with the expectations of the future. ("Island of regret.- Island of remorse.")” — Erik Pevernagie

74. “It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.” — Benjamin Franklin

75. “When you look at people who are successful, you will find that they aren’t the people who are motivated, but have consistency in their motivation.” — Arsene Wenger

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