Yesterday was my birthday. It was a nice day in general, however all I could think of was how much it seemed my life had changed over the last 3 years.
Normally, I’m one to focus on year on year growth, but for some reason, it felt like a lot of things had happened that got me to my present state, and I could date them back to the decisions I had made over the last 3 years.
In the end, I realized how all the accomplishments and shortfalls I had come to realise all through that period were more of a cumulative result of little things I did over time, and small decisions and choices I made over time, and I realised what makes the concept behind ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear so powerful.
The impact of a minor decision, such as whether you choose to make acquaintance with someone, may seem irrelevant, however, 20 friends later, you may realise that the circle you are in will hinder any form of growth you should experience over the next 5 years of your life. Choosing to save a portion of your salary for emergencies, and choosing to learn through reading books may seem trivial, when you could easily spend that time just ‘chilling’ and doing nothing(for the record, doing nothing is required sometimes, but that’s a talk for another day), and this is true for the most part. What is shocking is that 5 years later, you would have thought that your income had always been little in your eyes, but 60 of that same ‘small’ income have come and gone through you in that 5 years, with nothing to show for it. Surprising right? Well guess what? 12 times 6 equals 60. Sixty!
The impact of what your relationships with various people is based on feels like a decision with only one impact- you, until you realise how it can affect your kids should you choose to have kids, or other major decisions. It may not look like it, but these seemingly inconsequential thoughts, are consequential.
Whatever goal you see yourself doing, don’t just assume that it will happen within an instant. Make small increments. Let your minor good choices compound, and let the magic of compound interest work for you. Start with the right relationships, Build the right habits. Don’t wait for anyone.
If you’re reading this, you know what to do. I believe you will do it. This is just a reminder, that, in time, you will be glad you did.
Start Today. Start Now.
Peace.