The Power of Small

22nd Oct 2020

The power of small consistent steps is underestimated by so many people. Small things lead to big things. Small things are doable. Small steps are achievable. Small steps create no pressure. Small goals create no pressure.

And all these small steps should lead to a clearly defined goal. A bigger picture.
There is an old monastic saying (author unknown) that goes, "A temple made of bricks is built one brick at a time." One brick, one brick, one brick….and many years later you have a giant spiritual citadel that stands for a thousand years.

We always start with the big picture. What do we want? Where do we want to go? What is the destination? This needs to be articulated clearly.

Then we come back to the present and start outlining the steps. But think small steps. Doable steps. I always keep the big picture in the back of my mind but focus on the small steps needed to get there. I know I just need to take one step in the direction I want to go in. Once I’ve taken that step then I just need to take another step in the same direction. And so on.

When I think this way it becomes doable and achievable. One foot in front of the other and years later I get to my goal.

I love this quote from Bill Gates, "We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten."

So many people want to manifest their goals overnight or as quickly as possible. They want everything now. Many lack the patience and consistency needed to manifest things in life. Patience, consistency, perseverance, focus and willpower are some of the qualities needed.

But more importantly, never underestimate the power of small.

In peace,
Dandapani

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