I've always made a point to do at least two things a day that drive me towards my goal. Currently, I'm job searching, so that means 2 job applications, everyday. As I continue to read through Jack Canfield's The Success Principles, I'm realizing that my current approach is only getting me 40% of the way there. Why only 40%? Jack has a rule of 5. So does John Maxwell, although his "Rule of 5" is a bit more specific and has more to do with self development than simply accomplishing something.
Regardless of who came up with the idea or how the idea is applied, two people, much smarter and more accomplished than me believe that consistent and persistent action happens 5 times a day, not 2. Using the rule of 2, I currently have 53 active job applications. How many would I have if I had done 250% more work? 130+? Maybe.
There are other ways that consistent and persistent actions show themselves, though. There are phone conversations, blog posts and other ways of "getting the message out." Part of consistent and persistent action is having a broad based approach. Simply put, you're more likely to find your keys, if you look in more than one drawer.
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