When you’re taking on a significant goal or navigating uncertainty, success often comes down to one thing: fanatic discipline. That’s the essence of the “20 Mile March,” a concept popularized by Jim Collins and Morten Hansen in Great by Choice and featured in this article from The Art of Manliness.
The idea is simple but profound:
Instead of sprinting when conditions are good and stalling when they’re tough, commit to a steady, achievable pace every day—rain or shine. This approach helped companies like Southwest Airlines thrive for decades and enabled Roald Amundsen to beat Robert Falcon Scott in the race to the South Pole.
Why does it matter?
Because consistency beats intensity- big wins come from small, disciplined steps repeated over time.
-Jim Lincoln