Lessons in Success: The Power of Consistency and Perseverance as Exemplified by Schzandra Berry Preserves

Perseverance and consistency are the keys to success, and we're well aware of how challenging it can be to embody these values 

Based on my experience, the initial three months of maintaining consistency in activities like waking up early, daily exercise, and regular eating and sleeping patterns require the most effort and have a higher chance of failure.

Additionally, this period served as a test of my ability to sustain the commitment.

Once I persistently focused on one goal for three months, I felt more at ease as the fourth-month approaches and adapted to the task.

For instance, my sister-in-law, A-Young, shared an astonishing story about forgetting a jar of homemade fermented Magnolia berry tea (Omija) she had prepared two years ago. Recently, while enjoying Magnolia berry tea at a café with friends, the memory suddenly resurfaced on her "forgotten Magnolia Berry preserves." 

 

Proudly, she brought some of the well-preserved Magnolia berries to my parent's home, and we all tasted the delicious, mildly tart and sweet Omija preserve.

Afterwards, my mother remembered her preserved Magnolia berries and brought them out for comparison.

The colour of her preserve was slightly darker and reddish compared to A-Young's.

We were left speechless upon tasting both, as my mother's preserved Magnolia berries had the authentic deep and clean sweetness and sourness we used to know. 

Her batch had been aged for a solid ten years, surpassing the flavour of the two-year-old preserve.

I used to think two years was a long time, but the ten-year-old Magnolia berry preserve awakened all my senses.

The same principle applies to all aspects of life.

Becoming an expert in any field requires dedicating ten thousand hours of focused effort.

It takes approximately ten years to master a particular domain.

Whether it's mountains, nature, people, abilities, habits, or even Magnolia berry preserves, we understand the importance of perseverance and consistency, even though they demand great effort.

  

Consistency in maintaining a blog, reading books regularly, or caring for our health all rely on perseverance and patience.

 Stay committed, be patient, one small step at a time.