Every change you make is the result of hundreds of tiny steps and they all count. — Courtney Carver
I remember when I ran my first marathon in 2015. 26.2 miles! Looking back, I often wonder how I did it. Similarly, we wonder how an artist creates an album full of great songs, or how an author writes a great book series.
It’s easy to be in awe of the grand final product, or to be completely overwhelmed when we face a giant project that needs to be done.
Every significant achievement is the result of hundreds of smaller steps.
Meditation starts with a single breath.
Recording an album starts with a single note.
Running a marathon starts with a single step.
Writing a book starts with writing a single word.
Many poor decisions can also be traced back to smaller steps.
A fall starts with a single misstep.
A cluttered room starts with a single item.
A procrastination pattern starts with a single postponement.
Each step matters more than we realize. Various experts have come to the same realization:
Darren Hardy advocates for The Compound Effect.
James Clear suggests getting 1% better every day.
Leo Babauta recommends the single-changing method.
The names may differ, but the approach remains consistent:
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- Start small.
- Do the next best thing.
- Repeat step one.
The beauty of this approach is that it’s applicable to every area of your life. All it requires is for you to take action.
Every decision holds weight that tips the scales of your life.
Be your best self today to create your best future self tomorrow.