Stop Overlooking These Essential Skills
Do not neglect the small skills for the flashy ones
“Most people never find God because they don’t look low enough.”
— Carl Jung
Most people think that success comes from doing big things, all of the time.
If you do one big thing, then you have made it. If you just had one big victory, then that would eliminate the need to win ever again in life. If you just had one big achievement, then you would never have to worry about doing anything well ever again.
But that is not true.
A big victory cannot solve every problem that may occur. Significant wins do not remove every obstacle. Often, big wins lead to bigger problems.
Small things matter. And sometimes, the small things make the biggest difference.
The truth is that the small, boring, or sometimes even basic skills are the ones that can lead us to great success — or even prevent the greatest failures.
The First Step: Fingers and Toes
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
— Confucius
Years ago, I practiced martial arts. One of the first things that I learned still resonates today.
