Consistency is King

The Tutor Podcast

Neil discusses the importance of consistency in achieving success in tutoring, teaching, and coaching businesses. Drawing from his 25 years of experience, Neil emphasises the significance of establishing a daily routine and implementing it consistently. He explains how consistency at both the daily routine level and the implementation level can lead to improved performance and efficiency. Neil shares his own experiences and insights, highlighting the benefits of practising the same techniques and patterns repeatedly to develop a solid system. He encourages listeners to focus on mastering one thing at a time and gradually building upon it to create a robust and effective approach.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Consistency is key: Whether it's establishing a daily routine or implementing specific practices, consistency is crucial for building a solid foundation.

• Establish a daily routine: By setting aside dedicated time for important activities, such as practising or learning, individuals can ensure that they make consistent progress towards their goals.

• Implement with precision: By consistently performing tasks in the same way, individuals can develop habits and behaviours that lead to improved performance and efficiency.

• Groove in the behavior: Neil talks about the concept of "grooving in" behaviours and habits through repetition. By consistently practising and performing tasks in the same way, individuals can develop instinctive and automatic responses, making the process easier and more enjoyable.

• Manage exceptions: While consistency is important, Neil also acknowledges the need to manage exceptions and explore creative possibilities. By establishing a solid foundation through consistent practices, individuals can then experiment and push boundaries within that framework. Managing exceptions allows for growth and creativity while maintaining a strong system.

BEST MOMENTS

"I've got one particular student, he's played all his life. He's intelligent, smart, driven but he's frustrated."

"Consistency means doing it over and over regularly and exactly the same way every time."

"Your body thinks for itself once it's been trained."

"Those notes are always in the same place. I use patterns in which I'm competent and I play those patterns with exactly the same finger movements all the time."

"Ultimately it all comes down to practice, even though that is a word I loathe because of its semantic loadings of being grey, dull, endless, boring."

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Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!