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One of the more important reasons some individuals or corporations do not achieve their goals is because they put too much focus on large changes, instead of small, incremental ones. In most cases, placing extreme, unnecessary importance on big improvements is ineffective because it consumes too much resources, including time, money, and energy.
Think of the proverb “the straw that broke the camel’s back.” A single unit of straw has limited impact on the camel, but continuously piling straws on its back will cause it to weaken. And when it finally collapses, it is not the last straw that actually broke it. Rather, it is the many pieces of straw that did.
In the same way for humans, it is the minor or routine actions that are consistently done that can create a significant impact in their lives.
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For businesses that need to change their culture, it cannot be done overnight. Understandably, there would be resistance from people who are innately averse to radical change. But through small measures, such as information dissemination, educational events or activities, and advisory support, the culture shift leaders seek out can eventually be achieved.
People who also want to find personal success need to chunk down their big goals into realistic, attainable steps. Even slight changes in habit, such as sleeping and waking up earlier or allocating time for reading, are beneficial.
Marc Accetta is on a mission to help other people accomplish their goals by guiding them in creating workable plans, removing doubts and fears, improving their self-esteem, and honing their skills. To see more similar articles, subscribe to this blog.
