Success Starts with Thinking SMALL
How tiny steps lead to big achievements
Hello dear friend,
If you want to succeed, don't think big. Think SMALL.
Doesn't make sense?
Let me explain.👇
In 2021, I wanted to establish a freelance writing business. But every time I thought of what it could mean, my brain got flooded with questions like-
How will I manage TDS and taxes?
How will I handle 10+ writers at once?
Will I be able to keep track if I have more than 5 clients?
And on and on and on.
Today, I've managed to start my dream business. I currently have 3 happy clients, a team of 5 writers, and 1 content manager. It's not super successful yet, but I know I'm on the right track and will surely scale it to great heights.
So what changed?
I stopped thinking BIG and started thinking SMALL.
You see, every time you think big, your subconscious understands that you're not in control of the situation. And to gain back some semblance of control, you try to analyze every aspect of your big step. Then, you get caught up in a loop.
You list the pros and cons
You find some "major" flaw that might stop you from succeeding
The flaw leads to another, which leads to another
Suddenly, all you can see are the ways it could go wrong. Now, you have no motivation left to start anymore.
Sounds familiar?
When we let fear take control, we get lost in our thoughts.
How to get out of this loop? By thinking SMALL.
Instead of worrying about what might happen 10 months down the line, plan what you can do TODAY that will take you one step closer to your dream.
A lot of things won't be in your control and that's okay. Embrace the uncertainty with curiosity, not fear. Stop saying "I'm worried that...." and say, "I'm excited to see what will happen when..."
So the next time fear about a BIG project starts paralyzing you, replace the fear with curiosity and see what happens. Don't think of big leaps you'll take, but rather, plan the next small steps you can take.
And slowly, brick by brick, you'll build a bridge to reach exactly where you want to be.🤗
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With love,
Anangsha.