“It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do little; do something.” — Sydney Smith

“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” — Mother Teresa

“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” — Mother Teresa ¹

“Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think there are no little things.” — Bruce Barton

If something feels too hard to start, it just means the first step isn’t small enough.

Anything above zero compounds positively

• One doesn’t seem like much, but it’s something real. At zero, you’re still dreaming.
• Two is twice as good as one, but one is infinitely better than zero.

Start with the 2-minute version of the task you are procrastinating

• If it’s a report: Open the document and type the title.
• If it’s a workout: Put on your sneakers and stand outside.
• If it’s an intimidating email: Write the subject line and the greeting.
• If it’s a messy room: Clear off one small surface.

The 2-minute version isn’t about progress; it’s about breaking the seal of inertia. Shrink the task until the resistance vanishes.

Don’t Underestimate the Power of 5 Good Minutes

• You’re always 5 good minutes away from feeling better.
  • 5 minutes of exercise—your energy shifts.
  • 5 minutes of writing—your mind clears.
  • 5 minutes of reading—your perspective changes.
  • 5 minutes of breathwork—your body resets.
  • 5 minutes of conversation—your mood improves.
• Whenever the day feels overwhelming and tough, try to ask yourself: What’s the best way I can spend my next 5 minutes?
• 5 minutes of present energy is worth more than an hour of scattered energy.

The Minimal Viable Action (Micro Action)

• If you’re having trouble sticking to a new habit, try a miniature (2-minute) version until it becomes automatic.
• Take tiny baby steps. Do less than you’re capable of, but do it more consistently than you have before.
• 不靠衝勁，靠低門檻 開始

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

千里之行，始於足下。

• Running one mile has more in common with running a marathon than sitting at home.
• Investing $100 has more in common with being a millionaire than being broke.
• Writing one sentence has more in common with writing a book than never writing one.

Every race starts with one step. Every fortune starts with a small deposit. Every book begins as one sentence.

Success is about stacking tiny/small wins.

• ❌ 失敗 為成功之母
• ✅（微）小成功為成功之母

“You can lose yourself one small compromise at a time. You can transform yourself one small win at a time.” — James Clear

Do one rep of something that takes you out of your comfort zone every single day. Harness the power of small wins.

The One Percent Rule

Just focus on the next decision

The Starfish Story