Esther Gokhale
January, 2021
![Some balk at the idea that showing up is at least as important as succeeding...but what if there’s something to it?](https://gokhalemethod.com/system/files/styles/large/private/210107_01_min.png?itok=LgXY62dF)
A common saying in the United States is “Showing up is half the battle.” I would prefer that to read “Showing up is half the game.” This distinction notwithstanding, the saying speaks to the big difference between giving something a try and opting out of participating at all. But does this lowest-common-denominator approach predispose us toward laziness? And does it cheapen the earnest efforts of others?
People make a big deal about perfectly adhering to routines, attending classes (or in pre-COVID times, the gym) daily, etc. As it turns out, however, the imperfect, fuzzy-edged effort has a great deal of value. Learn why in my latest blog post! Read more