The Smallest Amount

Often starting with the smallest amount is the best way to begin achieving a new goal. Wether the goal is to run a marathon or write a novel, you can begin with tiny, doable actions you know you will complete.

If the goal is to run a 5k race, you don't have to go out and run 3.1 miles all at once the first day. You don't even have to run. Go outside, or get on the treadmill and walk or run 100 yards. Less than a minute later, your done. The next day, or at least every other day, walk or run 200 yards. About a minute later, your done. Continue until your walking or running a mile and continue until your up to 3.1 miles or 5k. In a month or two, you are ready to complete your first 5k.

Writing a novel? Start with one page per day. If even that seems overwhelming, start with one sentence, but commit to doing that one sentence everyday. Work up to a paragraph and then a page. Before you know it, the first chapter is done and you are on your way.

Starting with the smallest amount you know you will do allows for instant success and insures that you will act. Choose a result. Find the smalles action you can do on a continual basis and start achieving.