Small Steps

You’ve probably heard that a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.  This wisdom from the author of the Tao Te Ching stands the test of time and can be seen in ideas like the ‘Tiny changes’ from ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear and the ‘Micro commitments’ from Robert Chialdini’s ‘Influence’.

James Clear talks about making large changes in your life through small actions.  Small commitments that are easy and irresistible lead to remarkable results through the power of compounding and consistency.

And Robert Chialdini talks about breaking big decisions up into smaller decisions with each micro commitment increasing the likelihood of making the next one, and the next leading to the main goal, due to a desire to be consistent. 

As a micro commitment, checkout the reviews of the books Atomic Habits and Influence.