Making small progress every single day will eventually lead to achieving large results. Want to get in better shape? Want to earn more money? Want to strengthen your relationship? Then commit to making small positive progress on a daily basis. Even if it’s just one single step in the right direction, it’s ultimately a step towards your desired destination.
In these times of increased instant gratification and decreased patience, we often underestimate the impact of slow but steady, cumulative progress. If I wanted to strengthen my body, would it be smart to go to the gym and on the first day attempt to bench 500 pounds? The smarter strategy would clearly be to start off with smaller weights that are closer to my current limit and to steadily increase weight over time.
This strategy of consistent activity is nothing new. It’s simple but it may not be easy to implement. We’re constantly being bombarded by distractions and temptations that take away from our commitment to progress.
For me, I’m taking it back to basics and committed to writing 20 minutes every single day. That’s it. I’m intentionally writing for quantity first, quality second. My aim is to create and to develop the habit of writing daily no matter how I feel. Discipline is the ability to get yourself to take action regardless of our emotional state. Not doing something because you don’t feel like it is a sure sign that you’re heading in the wrong direction. Consistent, small victories added up will lead to success. Conversely, small losses added up over time will lead to failure. Remember, consistency is key!
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