Such an enjoyable story! I remember meeting Martin Yan back in the nineties at a book signing when I was just a boy. He berated me for my terrible Cantonese (not unusual given I was born in London) saying I needed to work hard to improve it. It has gotten better but I guess it is a testament to the other side of the discipline coin besides showing up - working hard if quietly and invisibly.
I love this article. My motto at work has always been “endeavor to persevere”. But your article made me think of the little things I do for my family. Sometimes I wonder if they are noticed at all, or if anyone cares. I guess only time will tell, but it encourages me to just keep showing up!
Oh my, Martin Yan 😍 thanks, Deb, for sharing your inspiring and humbling reflections on showing up with consistency. I’m in my 40’s and I still struggle with discipline (repetition can feel endless so persistence is tough for me too🫣) but I will hold on to the reminder that achievement requires this of me 💝
Love this. Too little credit is given for persistence and the discipline of showing up for moments, big and small, in a world that seems to award only big, splashy moments shared on social media. Your posts are always thought-provoking.
Showing up and being present in the big and small moments & knowing that it matters is so important and true. Thank you for this thoughtful post.
Such an enjoyable story! I remember meeting Martin Yan back in the nineties at a book signing when I was just a boy. He berated me for my terrible Cantonese (not unusual given I was born in London) saying I needed to work hard to improve it. It has gotten better but I guess it is a testament to the other side of the discipline coin besides showing up - working hard if quietly and invisibly.
I love this article. My motto at work has always been “endeavor to persevere”. But your article made me think of the little things I do for my family. Sometimes I wonder if they are noticed at all, or if anyone cares. I guess only time will tell, but it encourages me to just keep showing up!
The powerful ministry of presence!
Beautifully written, I loved all the examples thoroughly. Showing up in service is the most fulfilling way to live!
Loved the insights here. Nothing beats getting the reps in - keep showing up!
Oh my, Martin Yan 😍 thanks, Deb, for sharing your inspiring and humbling reflections on showing up with consistency. I’m in my 40’s and I still struggle with discipline (repetition can feel endless so persistence is tough for me too🫣) but I will hold on to the reminder that achievement requires this of me 💝
Love this. Too little credit is given for persistence and the discipline of showing up for moments, big and small, in a world that seems to award only big, splashy moments shared on social media. Your posts are always thought-provoking.
We praise impact, but without discipline and persistence, we can't achieve great things.
Loved this dinner! And 100% agree on the discipline and inspiration of Martin Yan!
Loved meeting someone who had such a singular passion to pursue it for over 40 years. He is truly an inspiration.
That was such a heart warming post on persistence and showing up, thank you Deb for all you do for your reader community 🙏
Love this one. Your writing always keeps me inspired. Thank you.
Thank you for consistently showing up, Deb!
Thanks for bringing us together!