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Today’s quote is commonly attributed to Confucius.
Confucius (551–479 BCE) was an ancient Chinese philosopher and teacher whose ideas profoundly influenced Chinese culture and philosophy. He emphasized education, ethical behavior, respect for others, personal responsibility, and the importance of cultivating good character. His teachings were later compiled by his students and followers in the Analects.Confucius once said…
“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.”
Yesterday we talked about how a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Today we taking it a little further by saying it doesn’t matter how slowly you go… just don’t stop. Slow progress is still progress.
A small amount of progress, repeated consistently can eventually produce extraordinary results. The key is consistency over time. Starting something is exciting. Launching something new and celebrating the new venture is enticing. And finishing something is satisfying.
But most of the journey happens in the middle when you’re doing all the work and nobody is celebrating it. No launch party, no victory lap… just work and more work.
Progress happens when you continue even when your not inspired. One new episode isn’t much, one page written isn’t a lot. One new customer doesn’t make your business. But if you keep adding them up. Bingo!
Sometimes going slowly is the only way you can go. Going fast can burn you out and then you have stopped. Don’t stop.
So here’s the question:
What is something in your life where you don’t need to go faster but you just need to keep going?That’s going to do it for today. I’m Andrew McGivern signing off for now, but I’ll be back… tomorrow! Same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.
