I've written about my suspicion of "Giant Steps" before.
Lots of coaches and programs, motivational seminars, books
and conferences encourage you to take "massive action" or
create major changes in life, really fast.
And of course, when that's both possible and appropriate,
it's wonderful! What fun to dramatically expand your income
and get rich and famous all at once! If you can get fit,
slim and trim and become a whole "new you" in 30 days, go
for it! I love it when that happens!
But it doesn't happen very often. And when it does, it
doesn't always last. Not everyone who wins the lottery
finds happiness in the months afterward.
For myself (call me a small thinker if you wish), I prefer
the solid reliability of persistent, consistent small steps
that inevitably lead to the achievement of my most
important goals.
Want to learn a new language? It can't be done in a day,
but practice 30-60 minutes a day and in a month, you'll see
some nice results.
Want to double your sales, run a marathon or raise healthy
kids? You won't accomplish those things in a day, or even
in a week. But over a few weeks or months, anything is
possible!
The key is small, persistent and consistent steps, every
single day. Want to save for retirement? Invest a little
every month. Want a better marriage? A nice date every
week, and conversation over brunch each Sunday can work
wonders.
A great life is no accident, and it doesn't happen over-
night. A great, balanced and satisfying life is built day-
by-day, over time, with persistent action. It's built with
some consistent trial-and-error and even more trial-and-
success!
Big, rapid change requires tremendous discipline, skill and
unusual luck. It's hard work, and it can be upsetting for
everyone involved, including yourself and your loved ones.
That breeds resistance and hesitation.
Slow, steady progress, on the other hand, is safe,
satisfying and enormously powerful. Folks want to cheer you
on! They long to be around success and they'll encourage
you every step of the way. Trust me on this! (I did get a
nice backrub after that first exhausting day, but then "the
look" set in when no further progress was forthcoming. Now,
I get hugs and high-fives and other nice rewards, every
single day! I love that!)
To achieve remarkable things, define your goal, develop a
practical, do-able strategy, and persist. It works! Inch by
inch and day by day, anything is possible!
Lots of coaches and programs, motivational seminars, books
and conferences encourage you to take "massive action" or
create major changes in life, really fast.
And of course, when that's both possible and appropriate,
it's wonderful! What fun to dramatically expand your income
and get rich and famous all at once! If you can get fit,
slim and trim and become a whole "new you" in 30 days, go
for it! I love it when that happens!
But it doesn't happen very often. And when it does, it
doesn't always last. Not everyone who wins the lottery
finds happiness in the months afterward.
For myself (call me a small thinker if you wish), I prefer
the solid reliability of persistent, consistent small steps
that inevitably lead to the achievement of my most
important goals.
Want to learn a new language? It can't be done in a day,
but practice 30-60 minutes a day and in a month, you'll see
some nice results.
Want to double your sales, run a marathon or raise healthy
kids? You won't accomplish those things in a day, or even
in a week. But over a few weeks or months, anything is
possible!
The key is small, persistent and consistent steps, every
single day. Want to save for retirement? Invest a little
every month. Want a better marriage? A nice date every
week, and conversation over brunch each Sunday can work
wonders.
A great life is no accident, and it doesn't happen over-
night. A great, balanced and satisfying life is built day-
by-day, over time, with persistent action. It's built with
some consistent trial-and-error and even more trial-and-
success!
Big, rapid change requires tremendous discipline, skill and
unusual luck. It's hard work, and it can be upsetting for
everyone involved, including yourself and your loved ones.
That breeds resistance and hesitation.
Slow, steady progress, on the other hand, is safe,
satisfying and enormously powerful. Folks want to cheer you
on! They long to be around success and they'll encourage
you every step of the way. Trust me on this! (I did get a
nice backrub after that first exhausting day, but then "the
look" set in when no further progress was forthcoming. Now,
I get hugs and high-fives and other nice rewards, every
single day! I love that!)
To achieve remarkable things, define your goal, develop a
practical, do-able strategy, and persist. It works! Inch by
inch and day by day, anything is possible!
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