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You’re ahead of someone who isn’t trying, even if you take the smallest step.

Because every time we work towards a specific goal, we increase our chances of achieving that goal.

For example:

The more often you go to the gym, the more likely you are to be physically strong.

The more you read, the more you boost your erudition.

The more you write and post online, the more likely you are to build an audience.

You get the point.

But the more you get stuck in inertia and never put any effort into achieving your goals, the more likely you’ll stagnate and even get worse as time passes.

In my opinion, the best progress is slow progress.

Because slow progress is maintainable.

And progress is usually slow.

So be grateful for the progress you make, no matter how small.

It will spur you on to achieve more.

Here’s how I’m following my advice:

I’m writing at least 30 minutes per day.

I’m working out daily, even if that means only going on a walk ( but I strength train thrice weekly).

I’m reading daily.

So, if I complete these three tasks every day, I will have voted three times for myself to become a better person.

After a year, I would have voted 1095 times to become a better person.

Whenever we complete a habit that improves us, we vote for ourselves to become better people.

The secret to life is voting for yourself every day throughout your life.

If you start practising this advice now.

In a few years, you’ll be thanking me.

I’ve already witnessed the benefits of voting for yourself.

I learned this idea from James Clear, author of Atomic Habits.

I highly recommend you read Atomic Habits; It’s a great book.

If you can’t afford to pay for his book, you can read his articles for free on Jamesclear.com.

I have much more respect for the person in the arena fighting with his blood, sweat, and tears to actualise his potential than for the person who never has the courage to do anything worthwhile.

Start small, achieve big.

A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.

The key is to keep taking those steps.

Don’t give up after taking a few, like most people do.

Yes, you will doubt yourself.

But persevere.

If you do.

You’ll be unstoppable.