“Any success takes one in a row.
Do one thing well, then another.
Once, then once more.
Over and over until the end,
then it’s oneinarow again..”
—Matthew McConaughey, Greenlights
I love this excerpt from Matthew McConaughey’s bestselling memoir, Greenlights.* Though I would argue one point.
As some of you know, I’m a big fan of baby-step repetition as a pathway to success. Setting yourself up for doing one thing “well,” however, could be a set up for not doing it at all.
Even if all you can handle is a lame, messy, half-hearted attempt at something, it would be enough…
… enough to grow a new habit that might lead to big(ger) changes — especially when you add mindfulness to the task.
Yes, awareness. It changes the game.
Ahhh…🙌🏼🏡
PS… Speaking of small steps and success, keep scrolling for more goodies below.
How small steps can lead to big changes…
The Rule of One
From the archives: Whether it is clearing out your closet, or sticking with an exercise program, or cutting out caffeine — this post breaks it down. Find out how to slow-drip your way to freedom and lasting change.
Speaking of success…
A wild and spacious ride
If you could use a good read, Greenlights will do it, especially if you’re into audiobooks. Nothing beats listening to a passionate actor read their own work. McConaughey is utterly transporting and elevating. I felt like I was sitting at the foot of a master storyteller as he regaled me with stories of his wild and remarkable life.
In case you missed it…
When Things Make No Sense and Perfect Sense (to Others)
Leaning into norms that bend the mind… and elevate the spirit. Click to see how spacious you can be: how well you do with tuning into radical differences without tuning out.
