Success isn’t a single moment. It’s what you do daily, even when no one’s watching. Here’s a breakdown of what it really takes to build momentum in your career, your craft, or your business:
C – Commitment: Show up when it’s hard. Show up especially then.
O – Organization: Systems beat chaos. Build structure, not stress.
N – Never Give Up: Persistence outpaces perfection.
S – Self-Discipline: Do it tired. Do it scared. Do it anyway.
I – Improvement: Iterate. Adjust. Evolve.
S – Strategy: Don’t just work hard. Work smart.
T – Time Management: Master your minutes, master your mission.
E – Execution: Ideas are cheap. Action is rare.
N – Nurture: Growth thrives in the right environment.
C – Confidence: Earned through preparation, not ego.
Y – Your “Why”: Purpose is your anchor in the storm.
Whether I was leading a kitchen brigade, marching in uniform, or writing through creative blocks, consistency, not raw talent, was the difference.
If you’re looking for the edge, stop searching for secrets. Start building CONSISTENCY.
Let me know what part of this acronym speaks to your current journey.
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You're right, Montana Clayton. It takes those things to build momentum in a career, craft, or business. Time Management speaks to my current journey the most. I'm making changes to my schedule so I can get more done and cut out things that are wasting time.
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Maurice Vaughan time management and the importance and willingness to adjust prioritization is probably one of the greatest things I learned in the kitchens. It has not only helped in my careers, writing, and school but with my friends, wife and children as well.
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Time management helps other areas of my life too, Montana Clayton. Organization also speaks to my current journey. I've been spring cleaning my laptop and email, and it's a lot easier to find things.