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The Ten Percent Advantage: How to Make Progress Every Day

The Ten Percent Advantage: How to Make Progress Every Day

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The antidote to inertia

"Change has to be hard because you're fighting against inertia." ― James Thornton

An intense motivational boost can backfire - you shift from over-enthusiasm to total frustration .

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Progressive Momentum

To achieve your goals requires building momentum - to progressively develop your capacity and strength without emptying your mental tank.

The ten percent rule helps you make progress without exhausting yourself.

The problem with goals is that people are being unrealistic - everyone wants more things, they want it big, and to have overnight success - there's a value in playing small.

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Daily Progression

Rather than worrying about the end result, focus on how to make daily progress. Success is a byproduct of self-discipline - it requires a method, not just a positive attitude.

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Laziness Is Exhaustion

By pushing ourselves too hard, we are draining the mental muscles to make a significant change.

"What looks like laziness is often exhaustion".

You might be killing your chances to succeed without knowing. Too much effort can kill your drive, minimizing the prospects of accomplishing the change you want.

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