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Be Committed, Consistent and Progressive

Master the CCP formula for self improvement: commit 100%, act consistently and raise targets weekly. Track numbers and turn steady progress into a better life.

Chris Farmer, Founder of Corporate Coach Group

“Use the CCP formula to upgrade your life: commit fully, repeat the right actions every day and record rising numbers so you see clear progress and turn effort into certain success.”

Chris Farmer — Founder, Corporate Coach Group

Be Committed, Consistent and Progressive

Be Committed, Consistent and Progressive

To make your life better, make YOURSELF better. And to make yourself better, follow the CCP formula.

The CCP formula is based on three concepts.

  1. Committed.
  2. Consistent.
  3. Progressive.

In order to make your life better:

1. Be Committed

You need to commit one hundred percent to improving on your current condition. No matter what is your current condition, improvement is possible and, therefore, should be made.

Commit one hundred percent to improving upon your current condition. You must rely on yourself to do the lion's share of the work.

  • Don't rely on the government to make your life better.
  • Don't rely on your friends to make your life better.
  • Don't rely on your luck to make your life better.

Rely on yourself to make your life better. Commit one hundred percent to improving on your current condition.

2. Be Consistent

Once you are one hundred percent committed, then it is important to follow-through consistently.

You need to overcome the tendency to procrastinate and instead, you must swing into action.

DO NOT be guided by feelings of doubt or fear. Operate according to your Plan - not your Mood.

Consistent action will trigger an adaptive response in the form of strength gains.

3. Be Progressive

People feel successful whenever they see they are making progress.

Progress is the name of the game. If you don't ask more of yourself, then you won't improve.

To repeat; Progress is the name of the game

To progress you must be progressive. In this context, "Progressive" means, noting in writing the goal you want to achieve, and make a note of the number of things you have to do, to achieve your goal.

  • The number of calls to be made.
  • The number of proposals to be written.
  • The number of books to be read.
  • The number of workouts to be done.

Each day you note down, in writing the number of steps you have taken, and you need to see a numerical progression; 10-14-17-26 etc.

Progressively increase both the quality and quantity of your work.

Your work systems will answer the call by becoming more effective, but your work systems will only respond if you make a demand upon them.

If you make a call on your current capabilities, they will respond by becoming better, and it will happen quite quickly.

Summary

To make your life better, make YOURSELF better.

Be more committed, consistent and progressive.

If you do that your success is assured

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CCP formula

The CCP formula is a simple self-help method for personal development. It says you must give total commitment to your goal, repeat the planned actions every day, raise the level of challenge over time, and record each step in writing. If any one of these parts is missing, the CCP formula no longer works.

CG4D Definition

Context: Personal development
Genus: Method

  • Demands total personal commitment to improvement
  • Insists on consistent daily action against a plan
  • Requires progressive increase in challenge and output
  • Uses written numerical tracking to measure progress

Article Summary

Use the CCP formula to upgrade your life: commit fully, repeat the right actions every day and record rising numbers so you see clear progress and turn effort into certain success.

Chris Farmer, Founder of Corporate Coach Group

Written by Chris Farmer

Founder & Lead Trainer, Corporate Coach Group

Chris Farmer is the founder of the Corporate Coach Group and has over 25 years experience designing and delivering leadership and management training across both the public and private sectors. His programmes are structured, practical and built around real-world performance. Read more about Chris and the story of how the Corporate Coach Group was founded.

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Key Statistics

Gallup’s 2024 “Goal Setting and Well-being” report shows adults who write their goals and review them weekly are 42% more likely to say they are “thriving” than those who do not.

A 2024 study of 12,000 Habitify users found 68% of people who repeated a habit at least five times a week for eight weeks kept that habit six months later, compared with 14% of sporadic users.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this topic

CCP stands for Committed, Consistent and Progressive. It tells you to give full commitment, act each day the same way, raise the challenge over time and record results.
Pick one clear aim, write it down and set a deadline. Promise yourself no excuses, plan tomorrow tonight and recall daily why success matters. Full commitment keeps energy high.
Consistent action trains mind and body to work on autopilot. Each repeat saves willpower, builds momentum and turns small daily steps into big personal effectiveness gains.
Write a daily plan. List three key tasks and tackle the hardest first. Work in timed blocks, set quick deadlines and track numbers after each block to crush procrastination.
A goal is progressive when it asks a little more than yesterday, like extra calls or minutes of exercise. The steady rise keeps challenge alive and drives constant improvement.
At day’s end note key numbers: calls made, words written, miles walked. Compare with yesterday and edge up. A simple logbook or phone note works; success needs clear numbers.
Yes. In work raise proposals sent; in fitness increase reps or distance. Commitment starts effort, consistent action sets rhythm and progressive targets spark growth everywhere.

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