How long do you have until retirement? Twenty years? Five years? Already there? With your answer in mind, read this quote by Shane Parrish:
“The longer the time frame for results, the less you need intensity and the more you need consistency.”
In other words, if you have a long time to go until retirement, then consistent, daily progress is important. It’s about little wins that get you closer to your goal. It’s about harnessing the power of compounding for an exponentially richer life. And not just financial compounding, but lifestyle compounding in areas like relationships, health, hobbies, travel and purpose.
But if you have a short time to go until retirement, then intensity is the name of the game. Especially if you’re behind where you need to be. You can’t afford to play the long game. You need to take bold, sometimes drastic action. One of our 8 Habits of Successful Retirees is to “Live with a sense of urgency.” This is true for all of us in that we want to make the most of our time. But it’s especially true for those who have a short runway and need to make a lot of progress.
So how about you? Is it time for consistency or intensity? Either way, each day subtracts from fewer and fewer, so don’t wait.
Be Intentional,
Joe