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... is that they can be intimidating. They can paralyze you into inaction.
The big picture can be overwhelming, but in little parts, it seems achievable. Every step forward brings you closer to a goal. Consistent action coupled with time guarantees lasting progress.
There are no quick hacks that bring faster results.
Every incredibly successful person you know today has been through the boring, mundane, time-tested process that eventually brings success.
“The thing is, incremental daily progress (negative or positive) is what actually causes transformation. A figurative drip, drip, drip. Showing up, every single day, gaining in strength, organizing for the long haul, building connection, laying track — this subtle but difficult work is how culture changes.”
Many people underestimate the power of incremental progress. They think they have to take massive action to achieve anything significant.
Radical change doesn’t stick. Lasting progress is incremental.
“Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying basic fundamentals.”
Consistency and a series of purposeful actions will transform the way you work and hone in your chosen craft.
Instead of focusing on the outcome, concentrate on your small actions. Narrow your focus to a few minutes or hours of work on your goal, rather than looking at the goal as one big step or achievement.