The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber TCF1061: Consistency Beats Motivation Every Time
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Sep 27, 2025 In this discussion, the hosts reveal why most contractors fail due to inconsistency rather than lack of skill. They emphasize how fleeting motivation can't compete with the power of discipline. The conversation tackles the dangers of boredom in maintaining good habits and explores how clear goals can keep one engaged. Additionally, they highlight the importance of having structured teams and systems, along with the idea that one's motivation should stem from self-care and personal goals to ensure longevity in business.
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Consistency Drives Contractor Success
- Inconsistency is the primary reason contractors fail, not lack of skill.
- Derek Johnson emphasizes that having information isn't enough if people don't consistently apply it.
Discipline Outlasts Motivation
- Motivation (big Mo) is temporary and inevitably fades.
- Derek Johnson argues discipline replaces motivation and wins when you do things even when you don't feel like it.
Start Before Resistance Wins
- When you feel resistance, start the task anyway because beginning is the hardest part.
- Derek Johnson says once you get in the groove you regain momentum and win.