We take on a new challenge with such fanfare and eagerness and often dosed with unreasonableness. While our ambition may be realistic, we want to be able to do it from day one. Thus, while admirable, there may be a tinge of idealistic foolishness, and before we even begin, we stop and fail.
Why? Typically, we place unrealistic expectations on ourselves.
If you want to:
- run a marathon, start by running two blocks
- write a novel, start with a single page
- learn to paint, draw a simple object
- get a new career, enroll in a program
If we start small, we inevitably attain success, and if we repeat it each day, inevitably, we are closer to the dream or goal we set ourselves. Many small steps will complete the marathon.
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