FRAMEBURST ACADEMY 7
Summary (TL;DR)
You have heard this countless times:
“Stay consistent.”
But what if the way you interpretation it… is actually wrong?
And what if that misconception is the reason people leave?
Let’s fix that, shall we?
What Does Consistency Really Mean?
Let’s make this simple.
Consistency refers to:
Showing up again… and again… and again.
Not perfectly.
Not for extended hours.
Just regularly.
A Simple Example:
Imagine brushing your teeth.
You don’t brush for 3 hours once a week.
You brush for a minute or two… every day.
That’s consistency.
Now implement that in animation:
- You draw a bit today
- You attempt once more tomorrow
- You improve gradually over time
That’s all.
No need to be extraordinary.
Just showing up.
Why People Get Consistency Wrong?
This is where most starters struggle.
They think consistency means something much harder than it actually is.
“I Have to Work Every Single Day”
People believe:
“If I skip one day or do not upload on a certain time, I’m inconsistent.”
That’s not correct.
You are human.
You possess:
- Tired days
- Toxic days
-
Hectic days
- Days where you just do not feel like it
Missing a day or two does not disrupt consistency.
Quitting does.
“I Need to Work for Hours”
Another error:
“I need to sit for 5–6 hours to advance.”
I struggle with that one too
No.
That’s not consistency.
That’s stress.
And stress leads to burnout.
“Others Are Doing More Than Me”
You see someone uploading more frequently.
You think:
“I’m not consistent enough.”
However, you do not observe their situation or how much time their content takes to be created.
They might have:
- More time
- Different goals
- More experience
- Lesser peer pressure
Consistency is not about competing.
It is personal.
“Start Strong, Then Crash”
This is very common.
You feel inspired.
You put in a lot of effort for a few days…
Then all of a sudden:
- You are fatigued.
- You stop.
- You do not return.
That is not consistency.
That is a marathon.
What Consistency Actually Means?
Let’s redefine it clearly.
Consistency means:
- Doing small work
- On a regular schedule
- For a long time
Even if it feels sluggish.
Even if it feels like nothing is changing.
Because over time…
It adds up.
Why True Consistency Works?
When you remain consistent (in the right way), something powerful happens.
You Slowly Improve:
You may not notice it everyday.
But after a couple of weeks?
You’ll note the difference.
You Build Confidence:
You begin to have confidence in yourself.
Because you know:
“I can come back again tomorrow.”
You Actually Finish Things:
Most people do not fail because they lack passion or talent.
They fail because they give up.
Consistency propels you forward…
Until something gets finished.
How to Start (Without Feeling Overwhelmed):
Let’s make this highly practical.
Start Small:
Avoid aiming for big goals.
Instead of:
“I’ll animate an entire video today”
Try instead:
“I’ll draw for 35 – 40 minutes”.
Pick Simple Days:
You don’t need every day.
Start with something like:
4 days a week
Or even 3 days
Ensure it feels realistic.
Keep It Short:
Even 30 – 40 minutes is sufficient.
What counts is showing up.
Repeat:
That’s it.
Do it again next time.
And again.
And again.
A Final Thought:
Consistency is not about doing more.
It is about continuing on.
You do not need perfect days.
You only require sufficient day, where you present yourself.
Because small steps…
Done many times…
Turn into real progress.
What’s Your Next Step (Coming Thursday):
Next blog: Types of animation
Click here -> (Insert Link Here)Now that you have grasp how to stay consistent…
It’s time to explore something important.
Not all animation is the same.
And knowing the difference can change your path completely.
We will break that down next.
See you until the next summon.