Comments on: The Magic of Starting Small

By: Vlad Dolezal

Vlad Dolezal — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:21:44 +0000

Spot on!

I’ve always found that huge goals lead to procrastination. So I chop it up into smaller milestones. And, most importantly, figure out the single next step, and take that asap!

As the ultra-distance marathon runner (can’t remember his name) said: “What, run a thousand miles? I could never do that! I ran a single mile, thousand times!”

By: PennySue

PennySue — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:05:40 +0000

Taking steps to achieve your goals is the ultimate way for reaching success. When we have our minds clear, life balance, and structure we can accomplish reaching our goals one- step- at- a -time. Determination to make the lifestyle changes needed to complete our goals and a good outlook on life.

By: Happiness Is Better

Happiness Is Better — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:38:32 +0000

Great post!

I implemented the small steps approach when tackling the task of running a marathon. I feel there are some other changes I’d like to make and have some how gotten away from making small incremental changes.

By: Ali Hale

Ali Hale — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:15:32 +0000

Thanks, Daphne! Yes, I find breaking things down into numbers helps me to envisage them more easily. Good luck breaking down your own goals into weekly targets!

Ali

By: Ali Hale

Ali Hale — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:14:24 +0000

Hey Ryan,

I’d never come across the word “Kaizen” before – thanks for letting me know it!

I think you’re right that big, sudden change IS possible – but for *most* people, steady incremental change is a bit more certain.

Ali

By: Ali Hale

Ali Hale — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:12:52 +0000

Haha! Five am sounds like exactly the time that I’d be most tempted to give up.