It Is The Little Things That Count

It Is The Little Things That Count

When we look at our lives, we will notice that it is all the little things that add up to create the lives we have. Each small step that we have taken adds up to the journey. No one gets to where they are going overnight or in one big step. It is a process of small events that add up to create what we call our lives.

It can be overwhelming when we look at a goal and all that needs to be done to accomplish it. What is important to remember is that goals are simply a combination of many small sub-goals or small actions that need to be taken. Any goal can be broken down into baby steps that can be taken one at a time. Consistently taking these steps is what will support us in accomplishing our goal.

If we are not achieving what we want, the first place to look is at our daily actions. What are the small steps that are being taken everyday towards the goal? We may be surprised to notice that our daily action is missing or inconsistent enough to produce the result we desire. Consistent daily action, no matter how small, is the key to achieving the success we seek.

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Everything we do adds to our overall success. Nothing is too small or insignificant. Every action adds up and creates the bigger picture. When we are not getting the results we want, the first place to look is at our daily actions.

Deciding what our daily action should be might be somewhat confusing at first. The easiest way to create a daily action plan is to list all the steps it will take to accomplish the goal. Write down all the steps and then arrange them in the order that they need to occur. For example, if you want to write a paper you would first have to choose a topic, next do research, next gather the books and articles you need, and so on. Once you know what you need to do and in what order, you can begin to create your plan. Once the plan is created and you have daily actions outlined, you can begin to systematically work the plan. Having a daily action plan is like having a map to success. You know as long as you follow the plan you will achieve the goal.

That is not to say that surprises will not enter the picture. There will be things that occur that we cannot foresee and the process might not look exactly like we planned. That is fine. Be open to what else might occur when you are on the journey and know that because you are in action, other wonderful unexpected things may come into your life.

There may be detours along the way. However, as long as you keep focused on completing your daily action, you will reach your intended goal.

Coaching Question

What daily actions are you taking to achieve your goal?

Coaching Challenge

Create a plan of daily action to achieve a desired goal. Once this is created, begin your plan and start creating your goal.

Daily Success Formula

Daily action = Successful goal completion

Quotes

"Nothing happens until something moves." Albert Einstein

"Never mistake motion for action." Ernest Hemingway