How to Achieve Any Goal: It’s All About the Reps

Do you ever feel stuck, like you’re running in circles, never quite reaching your goals?

The truth is achieving success isn’t a one-time effort. It’s the repetition, the daily grind, and doing the reps that make all the difference.

If you want to see any transformation in your life, the reps matter more than you realize.

“If you want to achieve any outcome, you have to do a crazy number of reps.”

This powerful statement resonates with many of us because, deep down, we know it’s true. We understand that repetition is the secret sauce to succeed in any area—whether it’s career, health, relationships, or personal growth.

Yet, despite this knowledge, many of us stop before we even start to see results. Why? Because the reps are hard, tedious, and often feel like they aren’t yielding immediate results.

The Power of Repetition

Results in life are fueled by consistency. Nothing good comes easy, and everything worth having requires effort. Repetition, though mundane at times, has a compounding effect that can bring about significant changes in your life.

Imagine trying to lift a heavy weight without ever practising with lighter weights first. It’s impossible. But as you build your strength through consistent repetition, that once-heavy weight becomes manageable.

This idea applies to everything in life. Whether you want to become a better writer, build a thriving business, or improve your fitness, the price is in the reps.

It’s not glamorous, and it’s not always fun, but doing the work over and over again is how real progress happens.

“Do so much volume it would be unreasonable to suck.” – Alex Hormozi

Consistency is driven by belief—a belief that doing something long enough will produce results, even when those results aren’t immediately visible.

Knowing that small, consistent efforts can lead to massive change over time requires awareness and faith in the process.

The Real Problem: Why We Avoid the Reps

One of the most significant barriers to success is stagnation. When you fail to put in the reps, you’re stuck in place. You become a slave to your goals, constantly chasing them without making meaningful progress. This creates a frustrating cycle of setting goals, not achieving them, and feeling trapped.

Other problems that arise from ignoring the reps include:

• Poverty of progress: Without consistent effort, you can’t move forward. Your goals seem far away, and you stay stagnant, feeling like you’re going in circles.
• Frustration: You know you’re capable of more, but your lack of consistency keeps you from reaching your full potential.

Benefits of Doing the Reps

When you commit to doing the reps, several powerful changes happen:

• Intentionality: Every action you take becomes intentional. You’re no longer aimlessly working; you’re making deliberate steps toward your goals.
• Momentum: Repetition builds momentum. The more you do, the easier it becomes to continue. It drives you toward your goals quicker than you imagined.
• Success: The reps are the foundation of success. There’s no magic formula, just consistent, focused effort.

“Tell me if anything good in your life has ever come from less than a year of effort. No? Keep doing.” – Dan Koe

This sums it up. Nothing worthwhile comes from short-term effort. Whether it’s mastering a skill, building a career, or transforming your life, the only way to succeed is to put in the reps, day in and day out.

The Objections: Why People Quit

Of course, not everyone sticks with it. There are many excuses we make for avoiding the reps, such as:

• “I’m too busy“: Life gets hectic, but that doesn’t change the need for consistency.
• “It’s not working“: Sometimes, results aren’t immediate. It’s tempting to switch to something else, but patience is key.
• “The process is too difficult“: When things get hard, quitting seems like the easier option.
• “I’ll start when the time is right“: Perfection doesn’t exist, and waiting for ideal conditions only delays your progress.

My Personal Experience With Reps

I’ve experienced both the benefits of sticking with reps and the regret of not doing enough.

Years ago, I dabbled in technical writing. I started with great enthusiasm but didn’t do enough reps to truly master it.

Fast forward to today, I’ve realized writing is one of the most important skills I need, regardless of what I do. Now, I’m back to the process, starting from scratch. Had I stayed consistent, maybe I’d have published my first book by now.

On the flip side, I’ve seen what consistency can do. I’ve been working on my programming skills for over seven years, and that journey has transformed my life. Everything I own today—the businesses, the assets, the career success—came from years of consistent effort, even when the results weren’t immediate. I kept doing the reps, and now I’m reaping the rewards.

Imagine if I’d put in the same level of consistency in other areas of my life. How much more could I have achieved? It’s food for thought.

In Conclusion

My friend, the key to any transformation is consistency.

Reflect on your own life—are there areas where you’ve avoided the reps?

Are you expecting results without putting in the necessary work? It’s time to make a shift. Commit to doing the reps, even when it’s hard, even when progress seems slow.

Over time, you’ll see the fruits of your labor. It’s the only way to experience true success.

Thank you for reading.

–Destiny