There’s something about persistence that makes all the difference. When you’re in the middle of the struggle, it’s easy to feel like nothing is changing, like you’re stuck in the same place despite all the effort you’re putting in. But when you look back, you realize just how far you’ve come.
Take my spin classes, for example. When I first started, I had to keep the resistance low just to make it through the workout. It felt challenging, and I wondered if I’d ever improve. But I kept showing up. Day after day, class after class, I pedaled through the tough moments. Some days, I didn’t feel like I had made any progress at all.
But then, one day, I looked at the resistance level I was riding with, and it hit me—I had been pushing at a much higher level than when I started. It wasn’t a sudden jump. There was no single class where I magically became stronger. It was all the small, incremental changes adding up over time. The tiny increases in resistance, the endurance that built with each ride, the mental strength to keep going even when my legs burned—all of it created real progress.
That’s the thing about persistence. It doesn’t always feel like progress in the moment, but every effort compounds.
Small Steps Lead to Big Changes
We live in a world that loves quick fixes and overnight success stories. But real success, the kind that lasts, is built through consistent effort. Whether it’s fitness, business, personal growth, or any other goal, it’s the small, repeated actions that create the biggest results.
It’s easy to feel discouraged when change doesn’t happen as fast as we’d like. I’ve felt it in spin class, in business, and in life. When you’re showing up, putting in the work, and not seeing instant results, it’s tempting to wonder if it’s even worth it.
But the truth is, every small action matters.
- Every class I attend, even when I don’t feel my best, strengthens my endurance.
- Every slight turn of the resistance knob builds my power.
- Every time I push through fatigue, I’m training my mind to keep going.
It’s the same with any goal. If you’re working on your business, every blog post, every connection you make, every skill you refine—it’s all adding up. If you’re focused on your health, every healthy meal, every workout, every extra glass of water contributes to long-term change. If you’re learning a new skill, every practice session, every mistake, every lesson builds your foundation.
The key is to keep going, even when you don’t feel like you’re making progress.
Trust the Process
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is to trust the process. Growth isn’t always obvious in the moment. It’s like planting a seed. You water it, you give it sunlight, you take care of it—but for a while, it looks like nothing is happening. Then one day, you see a sprout.
The progress was happening all along, beneath the surface, even when you couldn’t see it.
The same thing happens when you stay consistent in your efforts. You may not see the change day by day, but one day, you’ll look back and realize just how much you’ve grown.
That’s why persistence is so powerful. It keeps you moving forward, even when things feel tough. It pushes you to show up, to take the next step, to put in the work—even on the days when motivation is low.
The Hard Days Matter Most
The easiest days to keep going are when everything feels great. When you’re full of energy, when progress is obvious, when motivation is high. But those aren’t the days that define your success.
The most important days are the hard ones.
- The days when you’re tired but show up anyway.
- The days when you don’t feel like it, but you push yourself just a little more.
- The days when you question whether it’s working, but you keep going anyway.
Those are the moments that build true resilience.
If I had stopped after my first few spin classes because I didn’t see instant results, I wouldn’t be where I am now. I wouldn’t have the strength I’ve built, both physically and mentally. But because I kept going, I’ve been able to look back and see just how far I’ve come.
And that’s the message I want to share with you: Keep going. Even when you don’t see immediate results, even when the progress feels slow, even when it’s hard. Every effort you put in is moving you forward.
Celebrate How Far You’ve Come
One of the best things you can do is take a moment to look back and recognize your progress. It’s easy to focus on how far we still have to go, but it’s just as important to acknowledge how far we’ve already come.
Think about where you started. What was once difficult for you that now feels easier? What small changes have added up over time?
It doesn’t matter if the progress feels slow—as long as you’re moving forward, you’re winning.
Keep Showing Up
Whatever you’re working toward—whether it’s fitness, business, or personal goals—remember that persistence is the secret ingredient to success. It won’t always be easy, but every small step counts.
Keep pushing, keep growing, and keep showing up. Because when you do, you’ll look back one day and realize that all those tiny, unnoticeable changes led to something truly incredible.
What have you been going through that you just kept at it and finally noticed the results? Leave a comment and share it!