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It is so easy to overestimate the importance of one defining moment and underestimate the value of making small improvements on a daily basis. - James Clear
" "It is so easy to overestimate the importance of one defining moment and underestimate the value of making small improvements on a daily basis.
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About James Clear
James Clear (born 1986) is an American writer and public speaker known for Self-improvement.
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One filter I use for making decisions: How much can I influence the outcome after the initial choice is made?
When I can do a lot to influence the outcome, I'm less worried about risk. Even if the choice appears risky on the surface, I can likely create a good outcome with effort.
When I can't do much to influence the outcome, I'm more risk averse. Even my best effort won't move the needle. Your ability to influence the outcome after a decision is made is a crucial thing to consider.
Be great in small ways.
Writing 100 words today doesn't seem worthwhile when you see people publishing bestsellers.
Exercising for 10 minutes doesn't seem valuable when you see world records posted on Instagram.
But winning the next 10 minutes is its own form of greatness.
People are so busy wishing for more time and better resources that they fail to make the most of the time and resources they have. Be great in small ways and you may be surprised by what you've achieved within a year or two.
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