PERFECT BABY STEPS

"You don't have to be the best and you don't even have to be good... you just need to be better than you were yesterday!" This quote reminds us that success is not about being perfect or the best, but rather about making progress and improving each day.

One of the keys to making progress is to focus on taking small, consistent actions - what author and speaker James Clear calls "atomic habits". By breaking down big goals into manageable steps, we can build momentum and create positive habits that lead to success. This approach can be especially effective when it comes to tasks that seem overwhelming or difficult.

The problem with our minds is that we often look at a task and immediately see how difficult it is, which can lead to feelings of overwhelm and defeat. However, by focusing on taking small baby steps and making progress incrementally, we can retrain our minds to see the task as manageable and achievable.

As motivational speaker Tony Robbins says, "Progress equals happiness." By taking small steps towards our goals every day, we can gradually build momentum and make meaningful progress. This approach can be seen in the stories of many successful people throughout history. For example, J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter series by writing whenever she could, often in cafes while her daughter slept. Dave Ramsey worked his way out of debt by taking small steps each day, such as saving small amounts and paying off small debts.

Thinking of our goals as building blocks, one brick at a time, can make it much easier to move in the right direction. As we gain muscle memory and become more efficient with each iteration, we can do more with ease and it's no longer a burdensome task. For some, this can even become enjoyable as they become proficient at it, and eventually, dare we say, a MASTER!

Ultimately, success is not about making giant leaps, but rather about taking small, consistent actions that add up over time. By focusing on the process and committing to daily progress, we can achieve great things and become the best versions of ourselves. As the famous quote from Francis of Assisi reminds us, "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."