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One brick at a time (that's how real change happens)
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I'm still enjoying the high from today's Peloton ride and pondering the nugget shared by Alex Toussaint. The Peloton instructors not only give your body a workout, they share inspirational thoughts that stretch your thinking. Today Alex shared something simple but powerful. "If you're making big changes in your life, don't make one big change. Take micro steps." Micro steps. Not one giant leap. Not some massive transformation overnight. Just small steps, one at a time. Seems pretty obvious, but man, did that resonate. A lot of us are going through some serious life shifts right now. Maybe your career got disrupted. Maybe you're struggling financially or having family issues. Maybe you retired and suddenly your entire identity feels different. Maybe you're having health challenges like me. Those are BIG things. Intimidating life-changing events. When you look at them as one massive leap, it's overwhelming. That's when the paralysis sets in. It feels impossible. But micro-steps? That's different. When you create a plan and commit to taking just one small step every day, the whole thing becomes manageable. You're not trying to build Rome in a day. You're just laying one brick. If you make a mistake or realize you're heading in the wrong direction, it's easier to backtrack and adjust. You haven't bet the farm on one giant leap. The hidden benefit of micro-steps? Every micro-step you complete triggers a hit of dopamine and delivers a genuine sense of accomplishment. You're not waiting weeks or months to feel progress; you're winning today, right now. Each small completion builds momentum and reinforces the neural pathways that say "I can do this." It's flexible. It's forgiving. It's actually doable. So that's what's been bouncing around in my head today. Micro steps. One step at a time. That's how real change happens. I'm curious. What's your take on this? Do you find it easier to make progress when you break things down into micro steps, or do you prefer the big bold leap? Hit reply and let me know your thoughts. Ted |
Ted Prodromou
Join 60,000+ seasoned professionals who are done with the corporate world. Epic Encore is an almost daily newsletter with inspirational stories from leading experts. Your Epic Encore is about turning your lifetime experiences into the cornerstone of the rest of your life. It represents your audacious leap into entrepreneurship, fueled by the wisdom and tenacity you've garnered in your successful career. This isn't about playing catch-up in business and building a 7-figure business. It's about forging a unique path, using your distinct perspective, seasoned judgment, and invaluable insights that can only come from years of life experience.
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