One step at a time

One ongoing project for this new home of my blog is to move content over from my old platform—like I just did with the BlogBuddy shortcut. There’s quite a bit to go through, so it’ll probably take a while. I plan to bring over one or two posts every now and then; otherwise, it starts to feel unmanageable.

This principle often applies to life in general. Some tasks feel overwhelming when we focus too much on the big picture. We get caught up in the final result and forget that every meaningful achievement is really just a collection of small, steady steps. Climbing a mountain feels impossible—until you start putting one foot in front of the other.

If we handle one thing at a time, most things become surprisingly doable. And often, things aren’t as urgent as they seem. We’d spare ourselves a lot of stress by not setting unrealistic, and often completely unnecessary, deadlines.

Less stress also means better quality. When we’re not rushing, we can focus more on the details and do things well.

Whether it’s learning a new job, repainting the house, or writing an essay—take it one step at a time. It gets done. As the well-worn saying goes, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

It’s a simple truth, but one that’s easy to forget in the everyday noise of modern life.