Rome wasn’t built in a day
Lay just one brick a day.
And don’t forget to be proud that you did.
Don’t wait to see the castle. Every day, wait to lay that brick, give it all. And be content.
Incremental improvement (the staircase)
Last week you lifted 10kg. This week you do 12.5kg, and the next week you do 15kg. You can’t jump to the top of the building; you must take the stairs. Break down big goals into small, achievable targets.
Marginal improvement (the efficiency)
You improve yourself with each iteration.
Focus on perfecting the task, just one each time.
Remove that one redundant word from your essay. Optimise that one line of code. Improvise that one stroke of brush. Do that one chore you’ve been procrastinating for long.
And remember to be proud of yourself. Celebrate small wins. Dont regret small defaults.