“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Dao De Jing, by Lao Tzu
This quote highlights that while any goal or project may seem overwhelming, it can be broken down into smaller goals. Most importantly, we gain momentum from taking a single step.
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Taoism observes that even the largest tree grows from a tiny shoot. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Patience is key to accomplish even the most insurmountable task, while taking steps in the right direction.
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Dividing goals makes the process seem less overwhelming and completing the parts of it gives you a sense of accomplishment you wouldn’t get...
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