Redwoods don’t reach their heights over night. Mountains take millions of years to reach their peaks. The grand canyon had its beginnings as a small stream. These examples from nature prove to us the power of progression.
Many people are perfectionists. They spend too much time obsessing over minor details. If you focus on petty flaws, it’s easy to become stressed or discouraged.
Expecting perfection prematurely is a sure fire way to sabotage your goals. The key to growing is progression over time; trying to make each day better than your last. With each step forward you are closer to achieving your dreams. You will get there, as long as you keep moving forward.
Crawl, Walk, Run
There is a learning curve to practically everything in life. Becoming acquainted with a new endeavor is challenging, you must learn the basics. A metaphor of crawling can be used. Like a baby, you begin your journey of growth slowly.
Once you get a grip on the idea, progression becomes easier. You start gaining momentum. You begin walking towards your goal, stretching your legs out. Creativity begins to strike and you start incorporating your own style.
After you’ve got your legs under you, your skill begins to rapidly increase. You begin running towards your goal. The days of crawling forward are distant moments of your past.
How do you eat an elephant?
Our dreams and goals often seem intimidating. We look at where we are, then imagine where we want to be. The road to that place seems long and arduous. We question our ability to achieve what we aim for.
If you want to eat an elephant, how would do possibly do it? One bite at a time. This is how you achieve your dreams.
Set your sights high. Where do you want to be?
Next, break down that dream in to mile stones. What series of event must take place to put you where you want to be?
Continue breaking down these milestones until you come to where you are today. What is the absolutely next tangible step to put yourself in the direction of where you want to be?
Is it to research schools or certifications? Is it to pick up the phone and schedule an interview? Figure out the smallest, first step to put yourself on the path of progression.
Ready, Fire, Aim
We are often scared to take that initial step. Sometimes we have to leap before we look. It’s a ready, fire, aim mentality.
You point yourself in the right direction, take that first shot, then evaluate what you need to do to improve. If you repeat this process over and over again, you will grow every time. You can truly discover where your passion lies.
Don’t let the Negative Nancys or the Naysaying Neds of the world discourage you from your goals. It is better to risk today, because tomorrow you can always try again.
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