Set the bar very low
Focus on small things. Build a strong foundation. Without it, we can never achieve anything meaningful:
- Want to run daily? Start by walking.
- Want to write a book? Write once sentence.
- Want to start a business? Get one client.
- Want to read two books a week? Read one page a day.
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