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Small steps are an elegant approach to indecision. That’s because each of those small steps sends ripples out into the world.
Gregg Krech • The Art of Taking Action: Lessons from Japanese Psychology
when an object is in motion it will basically stay in motion. This is what we refer to as momentum. This is why small steps can be so valuable. They offer momentum at a fairly low cost.
Gregg Krech • The Art of Taking Action: Lessons from Japanese Psychology
I like the metaphor proposed by Jeff Bezos on this topic. He says, It’s a flywheel, a circle, not a balance. He explains it further: I am energized at work, happy at work, feeling like I’m adding value, part of a team, whatever energizes you, that makes me better at home. It makes me a better husband, a better father. Likewise, if I’m happy at... See more
Joseph Jude • Work, Life, and Fun is a flywheel not a balance
I’ve always visualized life is like spinning a collection of rings. You have to start spinning them in one by one in order as each one fuels the next, and if you stop spinning them they clatter to the floor and you have to stop and carefully pick the up and start from the beginning. The longer you’ve let the sit on the floor the more carefully and
... See moreI discovered the rings metaphor may align with a flywheel. Each action generates energy for the next!
Because of the pre-work I’ve done before starting—back to physics—I’m already moving by the time I “start” working, and objects in motion tend to stay in motion. The bad news is that my work will almost always be acted upon by an unbalanced force. It’s called life. Counteract this force by building momentum. Start all pieces of work a bit earlier,... See more
Dan Mall • Dan Mall’s 10 Principles for a Worthy Design Career | Figma Blog
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