Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3068: The Unsexy Way to Make Massive Progress Toward Your Goals by Michael Mehlberg on Incremental Achievement
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Feb 6, 2024 Michael Mehlberg draws parallels between a kids' baseball game and achieving life goals, emphasizing the power of small, incremental achievements. He advocates focusing on small, consistent steps, explaining that while they may not be glamorous, they are essential for making significant progress towards larger ambitions.
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Baseball Game Analogy
- A kids' baseball team won a game by focusing on singles and walks, not just home runs.
- Despite celebrating the home run, most of their points came from small, consistent achievements.
Small Wins, Big Results
- Big achievements are exciting but infrequent, while small achievements accumulate to significant progress.
- Visualizing small wins in real life can be difficult compared to sports.
Value Small Wins
- Focus on small, manageable wins to build momentum, gain motivation, and enhance intrinsic value.
- Celebrate these small wins to stay encouraged on your journey toward bigger goals.